1962 Rookie Cards
9 rookie cards across Football, Baseball. Sorted by estimated gem mint value.
1962 Topps Fran Tarkenton RC #90
The rookie card of the scrambling quarterback who revolutionized the position. In his very first NFL game with the Minnesota Vikings, Tarkenton threw four touchdown passes and ran for a fifth. He introduced an improvisational style that was decades ahead of its time.
1962 Topps Lou Brock RC #387
The rookie card of the man who would rewrite the stolen base record book. Brock debuted with the Cubs and showed flashes of brilliance, but it was his mid-season trade to St. Louis in 1964 that transformed him from a promising outfielder into one of the most electrifying players in baseball history.
1962 Topps Mike Ditka #17
Iron Mike's rookie card. Ditka invented the modern tight end position — before him, tight ends were primarily blockers. His 1,076 receiving yards as a rookie in 1961 changed football forever.
1962 Topps Gaylord Perry RC #199
The rookie card of one of the most cunning and controversial pitchers in baseball history. Perry debuted with the San Francisco Giants and quickly earned a reputation for doctoring the baseball — a charge he embraced with a wink and a grin throughout his 22-year career.
1962 Topps Billy Williams RC #288
The rookie card of Sweet Swingin Billy Williams, the 1961 NL Rookie of the Year. Williams hit 426 home runs and held the NL consecutive games played record at 1,117 games. A beloved Chicago Cubs legend and Hall of Famer.
1962 Topps Ray Nitschke #69
Early Nitschke card from before the Packers Super Bowl dynasty began. He played all 15 of his NFL seasons with Green Bay, and his #66 jersey was retired by the franchise.
1962 Topps Deacon Jones #50
Deacon Jones is credited with coining the term "sack" for tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. Part of the legendary Fearsome Foursome of the Los Angeles Rams, he is widely considered the greatest pass rusher in NFL history.
1962 Topps Bob Lilly #82
Bob Lilly 1962 Topps RC. Mr. Cowboy — the first player ever drafted by the Dallas Cowboys (1961). He anchored the Doomsday Defense for 14 seasons and was the first Cowboys player inducted into the Hall of Fame. 11x Pro Bowl, 7x First-Team All-Pro.
1962 Topps Joe Torre RC #218
Joe Torre was a 9x All-Star as a player, winning the 1971 NL MVP batting .363 with the Cardinals. His 1962 Topps rookie card is a key card of the early 1960s era.