1968 Rookie Cards
9 rookie cards across Baseball, Football, Hockey. Sorted by estimated gem mint value.
1968 Topps Nolan Ryan #177 RC
The Ryan Express RC, shared with Jerry Koosman. Seven no-hitters, 5,714 career strikeouts — records that may never be broken. Ryan threw 100+ mph into his 40s.
1968 Topps Johnny Bench #247
The greatest catcher ever's rookie card. Bench revolutionized the position with two MVPs and 10 Gold Gloves. A cornerstone 1960s rookie.
1968 Topps Nolan Ryan #177
The all-time strikeout king's rookie card, shared with Jerry Koosman. Ryan's 5,714 career strikeouts and seven no-hitters make this a cornerstone of any collection.
1968 Topps Rod Carew RC #80
The rookie card of one of the greatest pure hitters in baseball history. Carew won seven AL batting titles and collected 3,053 career hits. His ability to hit to all fields and bunt for base hits was unmatched in his era. First-ballot Hall of Famer.
1968 Topps Floyd Little #173
Floyd Little 1968 Topps RC. The first draft pick in Denver Broncos franchise history (6th overall, 1967). He literally saved football in Denver — the AFL franchise was about to fold before his arrival energized the fanbase.
1968 Topps Ken Houston #1
Ken Houston 1968 Topps RC. One of the greatest safeties in NFL history. His legendary goal-line tackle of Walt Garrison on Monday Night Football in 1973 is considered one of the greatest defensive plays ever. 12x Pro Bowl selection.
1968 Topps Kenny Houston RC #1
Kenny Houston was named to the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team as one of the greatest safeties in league history. His 1968 Topps rookie as card #1 in the set is a prized issue.
1968 Topps Gene Upshaw RC #196
Gene Upshaw is the only player in NFL history to start in Super Bowls in three different decades (II, XI, XV). His 1968 Topps rookie card is a key Oakland Raiders collectible.
1968-69 O-Pee-Chee Rogie Vachon #62
Rogatien "Rogie" Vachon was the goaltender who put the LA Kings on the map. His 1968-69 OPC rookie card captures the young Canadiens netminder who won 3 Stanley Cups with Montreal before becoming a Kings legend. His #30 was the first number retired by LA.