1982 Rookie Cards
11 rookie cards across Baseball, Hockey, Football. Sorted by estimated gem mint value.
1982 Topps Traded Cal Ripken Jr. RC #98T
The Iron Man. 2,632 consecutive games played. 2x AL MVP, 19x All-Star, 3,184 career hits. His 1982 Topps Traded RC is one of the most iconic cards of the 1980s. Redefined the shortstop position with power and consistency.
1982 Topps Traded Cal Ripken Jr. #98T
The Iron Man's key rookie card from the Topps Traded set. Ripken's 2,632 consecutive games played streak is one of baseball's most unbreakable records. This card is the preferred RC among collectors over the base Topps issue.
1982 Donruss Cal Ripken Jr. RC #405
The Donruss RC is the second-most sought Ripken rookie. The 1982 draft class produced two inner-circle HOFers (Ripken and Sandberg). Cal won AL ROY in 1982 hitting .264 with 28 HR.
1982 Topps Traded Cal Ripken Jr. #98T RC
The Iron Man's RC. Ripken's 2,632 consecutive games is one of sport's most iconic records. His emotional farewell at Camden Yards defines a generation.
1982 Topps Cal Ripken Jr. #21 RC
The Iron Man's Topps rookie card. Ripken played 2,632 consecutive games — a record that may never be challenged. His combination of elite defense at short and consistent 25+ HR power redefined what a shortstop could be.
1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Dale Hawerchuk #105
The Jets franchise player who won the Calder Trophy and spent 16 NHL seasons combining elite playmaking with consistent 40+ goal production. Hawerchuk's passing ability was compared to Gretzky by many who played with both.
1982 Topps Marcus Allen #176
Marcus Allen 1982 Topps rookie card. His 74-yard run in Super Bowl XVIII is considered the greatest run in Super Bowl history. Heisman Trophy winner at USC and 1985 NFL MVP.
1982 Topps Traded Tim Raines #98T
Tim "Rock" Raines was the premier base stealer of the 1980s. His 1982 Topps Traded card is considered his true rookie issue. With a .385 OBP and 808 stolen bases, he was finally inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017 after years on the ballot.
1982-83 O-Pee-Chee Brent Sutter RC #388
One of six Sutter brothers in the NHL. Won two Stanley Cups with the Islanders dynasty. The most competitive member of hockey most famous family.
1982 Topps Lee Smith #452
Lee Smith was the most intimidating closer of the 1980s and 1990s. At 6-6, 269 pounds, his fastball was terrifying. His 1982 Topps rookie card captures the young Cubs reliever who would retire with 478 saves, a record that stood for 13 years.
Dale Hunter 1982 O-Pee-Chee #282 Rookie Card
Quebec Nordiques RC. Hunter played 1,407 career games and embodied the grit-meets-skill style that defined 1980s and 1990s hockey.