1998 Rookie Cards
41 rookie cards across Football, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey. Sorted by estimated gem mint value.
1998 Playoff Contenders Peyton Manning Auto RC #87
The Sheriff's iconic Contenders auto RC. Manning's 539 career TD passes and five MVPs speak for themselves. The football IQ was so high that opponents publicly said they knew the play and still couldn't stop it.
1998 Topps Finest Refractor Peyton Manning RC #121
Manning's Finest Refractor RC — the premium parallel version of his key Topps Finest issue. Refractors were seeded at 1:12 packs in 1998, making this significantly scarcer than the base version. Among the most coveted Manning rookie cards outside of the Contenders auto.
1998 Topps Chrome Peyton Manning #165
The Sheriff's Topps Chrome rookie from his Indianapolis Colts debut season. Two Super Bowls, two MVP wins, and setting the single-season TD record at 55 in 2013 — Manning redefined the QB position.
1998 Topps Chrome Peyton Manning RC #165
The Sheriff's Topps Chrome rookie from the year he was the #1 overall pick. Manning's two Super Bowl rings with two franchises, five MVPs, and total mastery of the quarterback position established him as one of football's all-time greats. His Chrome RC remains a landmark modern football card.
1998 Topps Chrome Peyton Manning #165
The Sheriff's chrome RC. Manning won two Super Bowls with two different teams, holds the single-season TD record (55), and his pre-snap command of the game was unmatched. The most cerebral quarterback in NFL history.
1998 Topps Chrome Randy Moss #150
The most physically gifted wide receiver in NFL history's Chrome rookie. Moss's 23 receiving TDs in 2007 set the all-time record. His 1998 rookie cards have become legitimately collectible as his HOF legacy crystallizes.
1998-99 Topps Chrome Dirk Nowitzki #154
The German wunderkind's Chrome rookie. Nowitzki invented the fadeaway from the elbow and became the first European-born player to win MVP and Finals MVP. His loyalty to Dallas for 21 seasons is unmatched in the modern game.
1998 SP Authentic Peyton Manning #14
Manning's SP Authentic RC — often considered the premium version over the Topps Chrome. The SP Authentic brand carried cachet in the late 1990s and Manning's version is particularly well-designed with the classic green border.
1998-99 Topps Chrome Dirk Nowitzki #154
The greatest European player ever. Dirk's 2011 Finals run — beating LeBron's superteam — is one of basketball's greatest stories.
1998-99 SP Authentic Dirk Nowitzki #103 RC
SP Authentic RC — serial-numbered /3,500. Upper Deck's premium 1998-99 rookie line, directly competing with Topps Chrome. Numbered rookie serial adds scarcity premium — the /3,500 print run is half of Chrome's uncapped. SP Authentic is the premium alternative for Dirk collectors who want proof-of-rarity above Chrome. Has traded $5K+ PSA 10 in post-2011 championship window.
1998-99 Topps Chrome Vince Carter #199
Half Man, Half Amazing. Carter's 2000 Slam Dunk Contest is the greatest dunking display in history and his Chrome rookie captures that explosive early era of his career.
1998 Topps Chrome Randy Moss #35
The Freak's chrome RC. Moss set the rookie TD reception record with 17 TDs and redefined what a wide receiver could be. His combination of speed, size, and body control — epitomized by the Thanksgiving over-the-shoulder catch — is unmatched.
1998-99 Topps Chrome Vince Carter #199
Half Man, Half Amazing. Carter's 2000 Slam Dunk Contest is the greatest individual performance in NBA event history. His Chrome RC is iconic.
1998-99 Topps Chrome Dirk Nowitzki #154 RC
Topps Chrome RC. The first chromium-technology Dirk rookie, 1998-99 era — same class as Vince Carter, Paul Pierce, Antawn Jamison. Refractor parallel trades $7K-$18K PSA 10 and remains the canonical 1998 class chase. Dirk's chromium RC was undervalued until his 2011 title run re-priced the 90s HOF rookie class across the board. First European MVP, Dallas franchise icon.
1998-99 Topps Chrome Paul Pierce #135
The Truth's Chrome RC. 2008 Finals MVP who led Boston to its 17th banner. Pierce's toughness and scoring defined an era of Celtics basketball.
1998 Topps Chrome Charles Woodson RC #133
The only primarily defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy's chrome RC. Woodson played 18 NFL seasons, won DPOY in 2009 with Green Bay, and was one of the most versatile defensive players in league history.
1998 Topps Randy Moss #352
Moss's flagship Topps rookie. The most naturally gifted receiver ever. His rookie season TD record announced an all-time talent.
1998 Topps Chrome Todd Helton #258
Helton Chrome RC. The greatest Rockies player ever spent his entire 17-year career in Colorado, batting .316 with 369 home runs. His 2000 season (.372/42/147) is one of the greatest offensive seasons in modern baseball history.
1998 Bowman Chrome Charles Woodson #182
Woodson's Bowman Chrome RC. The only primarily defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy played 18 NFL seasons across Oakland and Green Bay. His versatility — playing corner, safety, and nickel — redefined what a defensive back could be.
1998 Bowman Chrome Todd Helton #36
Helton Bowman Chrome RC. He was also a QB at Tennessee before choosing baseball. The Coors Field debate dogged his HOF candidacy, but his road splits (.287/.386/.469) proved he was elite anywhere. Inducted in 2024 on his sixth ballot.
1998-99 Topps Paul Pierce #135 RC
The Truth Topps RC. Pierce scored 26,397 career points, won the 2008 Finals MVP, and delivered one of the great postseason performances when he was stabbed 11 times and still made it to training camp.
1998-99 Fleer Paul Pierce #221 RC
Pierce Fleer RC. The heart of the Celtics for 15 years. Pierce, KG, and Ray Allen formed the Big Three that won the 2008 championship and reignited the Celtics-Lakers rivalry.
1998 Donruss Adrian Beltre RC #209
Adrian Beltre made his MLB debut at 19 and went on to collect 3,166 hits and 477 home runs. His 1998 Donruss rookie card captures the start of a Hall of Fame career.
1998 Topps Chrome Alan Faneca #155
Alan Faneca 1998 Topps Chrome rookie. The most dominant guard of his generation — 9x Pro Bowl and 6x First-Team All-Pro. He anchored the Steelers offensive line that powered Jerome Bettis and the running game throughout the 2000s.
1998 Topps Chrome Priest Holmes RC #128
Priest Holmes 1998 Topps Chrome rookie card. The undrafted free agent who became the most prolific touchdown scorer in NFL history over a 3-year stretch — 66 TDs from 2001-2003. His burst and vision behind the Chiefs offensive line were unstoppable.
1998-99 Topps Chrome Antawn Jamison RC #107
Antawn Jamison 1998-99 Topps Chrome rookie card. The #4 overall pick scored 20,042 career points — one of the most quietly productive scorers in NBA history. His spinning baseline moves and mid-range game were nearly unstoppable.
Zdeno Chara 1998 Bowman Chrome #115 Rookie Card
Bowman Chrome RC. The Slovak giant held the NHL hardest shot record at 108.8 mph. Drafted by the Islanders, he became one of the most feared defensemen in league history across stops in Ottawa and Boston.
1998-99 Upper Deck Marian Hossa RC #232
The UD rookie of one of the most complete two-way forwards of his generation. Hossa won three Stanley Cups with the Blackhawks after famously losing in the Finals with Pittsburgh and Detroit in back-to-back years. His 525 career goals came with elite defensive play.
Hines Ward 1998 Topps Chrome #128 Rookie Card
Super Bowl XL MVP. 1,000 career catches. The biggest smile and most devastating blocker at WR in NFL history. Steelers all-time receiving leader.
Torii Hunter 1998 Topps Chrome #260 Rookie Card
Spider-Man! Nine-time Gold Glove winner and 5x All-Star with 353 career home runs. Hunter robbed home runs like nobody else — his 2002 All-Star Game catch is iconic.
Mike Bibby 1998 Topps Chrome #153 Rookie Card
#2 overall pick. Led Arizona to the 1997 NCAA Championship as a freshman. The floor general of the greatest Kings team ever — 2002 WS Conf Finals vs Lakers, one of the most controversial series in NBA history. Clutch Gene in the playoffs.
Troy Glaus 1998 Topps Chrome #332 Rookie Card
2002 World Series MVP. Glaus hit 3 HRs in the WS as the Angels came back from 5-0 down against the Giants. 320 career home runs with thunder in his bat.
Magglio Ordonez 1998 Topps Chrome #244 Rookie Card
2007 AL batting champion (.363) who hit the ALCS-winning walkoff HR to send the Tigers to the World Series. Six-time All-Star with one of the sweetest swings in baseball.
Bartolo Colon 1998 Topps Chrome #170 Rookie Card
Big Sexy. The most beloved figure in modern baseball. Colon pitched 21 seasons, won the 2005 Cy Young, threw 247 career wins, and became a cultural icon. His home run at age 42 in 2016 broke the internet.
1998-99 Topps Jason Williams #153
RC of White Chocolate — the most electrifying passer in NBA history. Williams made the Sacramento Kings must-watch basketball with behind-the-back passes, no-look dimes, and elbow passes that defied physics. Drafted #7 overall in 1998, he brought AND1 Mixtape energy to the NBA before AND1 even existed.
1998 Bowman Chrome Fred Taylor RC #1
Bowman Chrome RC. Taylor was the foundation of the Jaguars expansion-era success. He rushed for 1,000+ yards in 7 seasons and was one of the most durable backs of his generation, playing through injuries that would have sidelined lesser players.
1998-99 Upper Deck Jason Williams #316
Upper Deck RC of J-Will during his iconic Sacramento era. Williams, Chris Webber, and Vlade Divac turned the Kings into the most entertaining team in basketball. His elbow pass to Webber in traffic is still considered the greatest pass in NBA history by many fans. Sacramento has never been the same since.
1998 Topps Chrome Fred Taylor RC #152
Chrome RC. Fred Taylor rushed for 11,695 career yards — 17th all-time — yet is perpetually overlooked for the Hall of Fame. He averaged 4.6 yards per carry across 13 seasons, and his 1999 postseason run (3 games, 286 yards) helped the Jaguars reach the AFC Championship.
1998-99 Topps Rashard Lewis #148
RC of the prep-to-pro forward drafted #32 overall who became a 2x All-Star. Lewis was ahead of his time — a 6-10 power forward with three-point range who would be perfectly suited for today's NBA. He led the Magic to the 2009 Finals alongside Dwight Howard, earning the biggest contract in NBA history at the time ($118M).
1998-99 Upper Deck Rashard Lewis #308
Upper Deck RC of the Houston prep star who skipped college to go straight to Seattle. Lewis formed a devastating duo with Ray Allen on the SuperSonics, combining for 40+ points nightly. His smooth shooting stroke from the forward position was a blueprint for the modern stretch-4.
1998 Upper Deck Fred Taylor RC #11
Upper Deck RC. The Florida Gator product was the 9th pick in 1998, and Maurice Jones-Drew later called him the best running back he ever played with. Taylor spent his final season with the Patriots in 2009, finishing as the Jaguars all-time leading rusher by a massive margin.