Babe Ruth – The 1916 Sporting News
During the height of Babe Ruth’s career, he was a famous singer. To honor that legacy, people don’t mind paying big bucks to grab a 1916 baseball card. In 2016, one copy sold for $717,000, and another went for $550,000 around the same time.
Ken Griffey Jr. – The 1989 Upper Deck Rookie Card
Throughout the 1990s, most assumed that Ken Griffey, Jr.’s rookie card might become the most valuable of all time. However, that’s not what happened. Still, it’s iconic, and you could make about $400 from it if it’s got a good grade.