Qb collection john elway rcs dan marino rcs huge book value 77 total cards hofs rcs allpros this is a great collection of cards that range from 1972 to 1993. The candid photograph, with a helmetless elway, and diagonal layout makes for a distinct and memorable card. Organize and price your collections as we offer instant access to the worlds leading trading card and collectibles databases. I used to think the price of elway vs marino had more to do with the player and elway s super bowl rings, but i think it might have much more to do with scarcity. Topps john elway football trading cards for sale ebay.
The card in the picture is the exact card you will get so please see pictures for card condition. This is the only recognized rookie card of legendary comeback specialist john elway. Shop comcs extensive selection of john elway rookie card football cards. June 28, 1960 qb was drafted by the kansas city royals in the 1979 amateur baseball draft and again by the new york yankees in the 1981 major league baseball draft, before hall of famer padre tony gwynn. Search for historical john elway football card values based on successful ebay and auction. John elway trading card values sportlots price guide. All of my cards are antiqued to give that perfect vintage look. I think that during our last national recession, people realized that investing in collectibles was better than investing in the stock market. How many elway collectors would love to see a buyback autograph of this 1982 tcma minor league rookie. Grade, most recent price, average price, smr price, population, pop higher. Apr 21, 2020 top vintage football rookie cards and modern rookie football cards from the 1950s to present. Filters john elway cards the trading card database.
For many elway collectors its one of his most expensive cards, even more than a card containing a certified autograph. The funny thing is both the marino and elway card appear on the left border of the series c sheet, about half way down. Football card price guide prices from actual card sales. Buy from multiple sellers, and get all your cards in one shipment. John elway drove the denver broncos 98 yards in the final five minutes of regulation in cleveland in the afc championship game on jan. Find the latest in brett favre collectible merchandise at. He finished the year the nfls 17th ranked quarterback. John elway led the denver bronocs to super bowl victories in 1997 and 1998 and won the super bowl mvp in 1998. Free online football card price guide football card. View john elway football card values based on real selling prices.
The key to investing in john elway cards is to know which cards are the best to buy and what to watch out for before making a purchase. John elway football cards football singles and rookie. John elway collection fs or trade sports card forum. Prone to centering issues, minor print defects and a general lack of care in an era when football cards were considered an afterthought, the supply of ultra highgrade montana rookies. This lot consists of 9 1985 topps football star cards. The base version is expensive in its own right but its the refractor parallel whose prices are off. Also, some of these cards that i previously thought of as overpopulated, like a ryne sandberg or john elway rookie, are actually scarce and highly desirable in p sa gem mint 10 condition. Buy guaranteed authentic brett favre memorabilia including autographed jerseys, photos, and more at. Get the best deals on john elway rookie football cards when you shop the. Trading cards free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Many of the players collectors were anxious to pull in 1984, 1985 or 1986 are still considered elite today. Nov 02, 2014 for the most part, the best football cards of the 80s have rarely changed. Joe montana trading card values sportlots price guide. Its not just elway s rookie cards that have increased in value, but collectibles in general.
He was named to 9 pro bowls during his career which ended after the 1998 season. The elway is much more condition sensitive with centering issues and printsurface issues all the time. Home cards sport minor league cards modern 1981 1989 1982 tcma tcma oneonta yankees. As his only rookie card, this john elway card remains very popular. Buy 1993 highland mint limited edition mint card nfl football collectible. Free online football card price guide football card values. Until 1989 when other companies received nfl licenses and changed the game, a players rookie card wasnt issued until after his first pro season. Carlton auto and 1 of the ken griffey jr fleer rookies have been traded been a couple years since i have been on here and have some cards i would like to trade for elways i dont havei dont need any junk era cards or easy to get inserts i have most of those. In 2004, john elway became the first bronco to be inducted into the pro football hall of fame. Cards of elway i love are the 2002 or 2003 gridiron kings framed versions or game used, and any years of donruss pass the. Larry birdmagic johnson rookie cards sells for historical price. Elway came into the league in 1983, which ended up being one of the greatest drafts in nfl history.
The topps rookie card is one of the most well know football cards in the hobby. Top 10 john elway football cards the cardboard connection. Jun 02, 2011 the key to investing in john elway cards is to know which cards are the best to buy and what to watch out for before making a purchase. Until he did seal the deal, twice, in 1997 and 1998 with some help from his broncos friends. Mint condition professionally graded cards will sell for more. New listing new score mlb mvp john olerud 1990 rookie toronto blue jays card and col. What is the value of a john elway rookie card answers. I believe that is the most psa 10s that exist for any single football card.
These elway cards are awesome and have a book value of over 7 thousand dollars including rc, jerseys, game used football cards, refractors and parallels. This one is without a doubt the most sought after kobe bryant rookie card in the hobby and easily the key to a legendary set that features rookies of other stars like allen iverson and ray allen. What is the value of a topps 1983 john elway football card. There is a 1984 topps sticker as well and a rare minor leaguue baseball card issue. The aim is to provide factual information from the marketplace to help collectors. By 1984, it was clear that john elway was sticking with football, but it was up in the air for some time after his stint with the oneonta yankees. June 28, 1960 in port angeles, washington, usa college.
Every card will be shipped with a penny sleeve and top loader or. John elway memorabilia, autographed john elway collectibles. What is value of 1984 topps john elway rookie card 63. Jan 16, 2017 its not just elway s rookie cards that have increased in value, but collectibles in general. In the 19834 season, rookie john elway started 10 games, replacing injured incumbent steve deberg. This john elway card with 1983 stats was issued in 1984 and was john elway s first topps card. Only 100 of the cards were produced with only two receiving a grade nine, or mint. John elway drops back to pass during the afc championship game on jan. Today, the most valuable cards are typically tied to an athletes rookie year and or are from superpremium releases like exquisite collection, the cup and ultimate collection. Best football cards of the 80s sports collectors daily. But this is the john elway rookie card everyone knows about. A truly iconic set that managed to just escape the junkwax era of over production, this is elway s definitive rookie card. I am willing to trade also for michael jordan cards and kobe bryant cards with the exception of other stars. Here is a list of some of the best john elway cards of alltime.
To topps credit, though, stallworths breakout season didnt come until 1977, when he nabbed 44 balls for 784 yards and seven touchdowns. Soon i was embracing this new way of buying cards remotely, all with confidence in professional grading. The first one issued of montanas favorite target, jerry rice, and the 1984 topps dan marino and john elway are among the other top 1980s football rookie cards. I am deciding to part with my john elway collection to further pursue my michael jordan and kobe bryant collection. The signed elway footballs that we sell are rare and unique sports collectibles that are excellent pieces of memorabilia and bring tremendous value. See where tens of thousands of john elway rookie card topps values suffer daily for refusing to worship a false god. And that was that elway was a massive talent who couldnt seal the deal. The next season, 198485, saw john starting every game for the broncos, throwing 18 tds en route to a 122 regular season record. June 28, 1960 qb was drafted by the kansas city royals in. Unfollow john elway rookie card to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The 25 rarest rookie cards and what theyre worth thegamer. The leading destination for sports card and collectible enthusiasts.
Best football cards of the 80s sports card and memorabilia news. One of our autographed john elway footballs would make a terrific sports gift for any denver broncos fans that you know. Aug 23, 2014 the marino has had over 17,000 submissions and 247 10s. Get the best deals on topps john elway football trading cards when you shop the largest online. Today, upper deck believes it is critical to limit product production and take a more responsible approach to manufacturing, in order to increase trading card values. This is his only recognized mainstream rookie card.
This john elway card with 1983 stats was issued in 1984 and was john elways first topps card. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment. Organize and price your collections as we offer instant access to the worlds leading trading card and collectibles databases, including baseball cards, basketball cards, football cards, nonsports cards, gaming cards and more. Cards trading card database has prices achieved from actual card sales, not estimates. By the time 1984 topps was released, elway was the face of the denver broncos franchise.