The Athletic's writers and editors who collect come together to determine the most impactful baseball cards ever made.

What was new in 1981, three baseball card sets to choose from courtesy of Topps, Fleer, and Donruss, had grown old. It was ...

It’s a set that gets skipped over, but in many ways 1958 Topps is one of the best vintage baseball card sets in the hobby.

From Bo Jackson to Barry Bonds, these are the seven most important cards from the iconic 1987 Topps baseball set.

Before his famous 1989 Upper Deck rookie card, Ken Griffey Jr. appeared on several minor league cards during his prospect ...

The 1950s are often referred to as the “Golden Age” in the United States due to a strong economy, the baby boom, and widespread optimism following World War II. This decade is also considered the ...

For many of us, it’s impossible to think about baseball without also thinking about baseball cards. Those little pieces of cardboard serve as tangible reminders of people, moments and emotions that ...

The card now ranks among the most expensive ever sold, trailing only cards of historic icons like Mickey Mantle and Michael ...

Whether you’re looking for gifts for loved ones or just loading up your own collection, ’tis the season for great deals in the baseball card and collectibles world. To help sort things out, we’ve ...

Baseball card fans have a big week ahead as Topps starts pre‑orders for its new 2026 Series One Baseball cards. The cards mark a special celebration. Topps baseball cards are turning 75 years old. The ...