1964 Rookie Cards
5 rookie cards across Baseball, Hockey, Football. Sorted by estimated gem mint value.
1964 Topps Phil Niekro RC #541
The high-number rookie card of Knucksie, the knuckleball wizard who would defy Father Time by pitching effectively into his late 40s. Niekro learned the dancing pitch from his father and developed it into the most unhittable knuckleball of his era, baffling hitters and catchers alike for over two decades.
1964-65 Topps Yvan Cournoyer #95
Yvan Cournoyer was "The Roadrunner" — the fastest skater in hockey who won 10 Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens. He scored 428 career goals and won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1973.
1964 Topps Bobby Bell #90
Bobby Bell was one of the most versatile defenders in football history — equally dominant at defensive end and outside linebacker. His 1964 Topps card is a key AFL-era issue from the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty.
1964 Topps Charley Taylor #159
Charley Taylor 1964 Topps RC. Won Rookie of the Year as a running back, then switched to wide receiver and became the NFL all-time receptions leader (649) at retirement. The original Swiss Army knife of football — excelled at two completely different positions.
Tommy John 1964 Topps #382 Rookie Card
His name is synonymous with the surgery that saved baseball careers. Tommy John surgery (UCL reconstruction) has been performed on thousands of pitchers since 1974. 288 career wins over 26 seasons.