2001 Rookie Cards
56 rookie cards across Baseball, Hockey, Football, Basketball. Sorted by estimated gem mint value.
2001 Bowman Chrome Albert Pujols Refractor
The refractor parallel of Pujols's Bowman Chrome, numbered to 500. The foil finish adds significant premium over the base version for one of the cleanest swings in baseball history.
2001 Bowman Chrome Albert Pujols #340
The Machine's flagship chrome rookie. Pujols burst onto the scene winning ROY unanimously, then posted the most dominant first decade in modern history — three MVPs and .328/.420/.617 from 2001-2010.
2001 Bowman Chrome Albert Pujols
Machine's key rookie card from a player who hit .329 with 700 home runs over 22 seasons. First-year Pujols cards saw massive appreciation after his Hall of Fame induction.
2001 Topps Ichiro Suzuki #726
The greatest hits machine of his generation's flagship rookie. Ichiro's single-season hit record (262 in 2004) and 3,089 MLB hits — plus 1,278 in Japan — place him among the greatest ever.
2001 Topps Chrome Ichiro Suzuki #T205
The Chrome version of Ichiro's debut — the premium treatment of his first MLB season. Ichiro refractors in top grade command enormous premiums, driven by his massive international following and historic career achievements.
2001 Topps Albert Pujols RC #726
Pujols's base Topps RC — high-numbered in the Series 2 release, making it less commonly pulled. An accessible entry point to collecting one of the greatest right-handed hitters and a first-ballot Hall of Famer with 703 career home runs.
2001 Topps Ichiro Suzuki RC #726
The Hit King of Japan's US RC. Ichiro recorded 262 hits in 2004, breaking George Sisler's 84-year record. His unique batting style and 3,089 MLB hits (4,367 combined with NPB) make this a cross-cultural icon card.
2001 Topps Chrome Ichiro Suzuki #726
Ichiro's Chrome RC. The hit king of the 2000s — 262 hits in 2004 broke George Sisler's 84-year record. An icon in both Japan and MLB.
2001 Topps Chrome Albert Pujols #596
The Machine's Chrome RC. Pujols' first decade (.334 AVG, 408 HR) was the most dominant sustained stretch by any hitter since Williams.
2001 Topps Chrome Ichiro Suzuki RC #637
The greatest leadoff hitter from Japan's Topps Chrome RC from his MVP/ROY debut season. Ichiro's single-season hit record (262 in 2004) and 3,089 MLB hits (4,367 including NPB) make him one of the most prolific hitters in history.
2001 Topps Chrome Ichiro Suzuki Variation
Ichiro's Topps Chrome RC refractor parallel from his unanimous MVP/ROY debut. The refractor version commands 3-5x the base RC price. For the most prolific hit collector in professional baseball history, these early premium cards carry lasting significance.
2001-02 Upper Deck Young Guns Ilya Kovalchuk #231
The Russian sniper's Young Guns rookie from his Atlanta Thrashers debut season. Kovalchuk's release was among the quickest in NHL history and his multiple 50+ goal seasons made him one of the great pure scorers of the 2000s.
2001 Topps Traded Albert Pujols #T247
Pujols's Topps Traded rookie — his first Topps card after his historic debut season. Machine hit .329 with 37 homers as a 21-year-old and never looked back. The Traded issue is the most popular Pujols Topps rookie.
2001 Topps Chrome Drew Brees #190
Brees's Chrome rookie from his Chargers days, before the Saints and Hurricane Katrina turned him into a civic symbol for New Orleans. His 80,358 career yards passed Favre's all-time record.
2003 Topps Chrome LaDainian Tomlinson
LT's Chrome rookie. Tomlinson set the single-season touchdown record (28 in 2006) and was arguably the most complete offensive weapon the running back position has ever produced.
2001 Topps Chrome LaDainian Tomlinson #175
LT's Chrome RC. His 2006 season (31 total TDs) is the greatest single-season performance by a running back. San Diego legend.
2001 Bowman Chrome Miguel Cabrera #259
Miggy's Bowman Chrome prospect card. The future Triple Crown winner's premium early career issue commands strong premiums in high grade.
2001 Bowman Chrome Drew Brees #144 RC
Brees Bowman Chrome RC. At 6-0, scouts said he was too short to play QB in the NFL. He responded with 13 Pro Bowls and became the most accurate passer in NFL history at the time of retirement.
2001-02 Upper Deck Young Guns Dany Heatley #207
The Calder Trophy winner's Young Guns rookie. Despite a career altered by tragedy, Heatley became one of the most prolific snipers in the NHL during his Ottawa Senators years.
2001 Topps Drew Brees #328 RC
Drew Brees Topps RC. The Saints legend passed for 80,358 yards — an NFL record at the time — and led New Orleans to its only Super Bowl victory after Hurricane Katrina.
2001-02 Topps Chrome Pau Gasol #131 RC
Gasol Chrome RC. The Spanish big man won ROY and then became Kobe's championship partner in LA, winning two titles in 2009-10. His passing, touch, and basketball IQ made him one of the most skilled big men ever from Europe.
2001-02 Upper Deck Young Guns Ilya Kovalchuk #420
Kovalchuk's Young Guns RC. The #1 overall pick had one of the most lethal shots in NHL history. He scored 41 goals as a rookie and became the face of the Atlanta Thrashers franchise.
2001-02 Upper Deck Pavel Datsyuk RC #451
The Upper Deck rookie of The Magic Man — the most skilled player many hockey fans have ever watched. Datsyuk won two Stanley Cups, four Lady Byng Trophies, and three Selke Trophies as the best two-way forward in the NHL. His stickhandling and puck control were supernatural.
2001-02 Topps Chrome Pau Gasol #181
The Spanish power forward who became Kobe's championship partner. Gasol's two rings with the Lakers and his transformation of the frontcourt position with his passing and touch made him a Hall of Fame lock.
2001-02 Topps Chrome Gilbert Arenas #167
Gilbert Arenas 2001-02 Topps Chrome rookie. Agent Zero — the second-round pick who became the most electrifying scorer in Wizards history. His 29.3 PPG in 2005-06 made him the NBA scoring leader and one of the most fearless shooters the league had ever seen.
2001-02 Upper Deck Young Guns Dany Heatley #422
The Young Guns card of a two-time 50-goal scorer. Heatley was one of the most explosive offensive talents of the 2000s before injuries and controversy shortened what should have been a Hall of Fame career.
2001 Bowman Chrome CC Sabathia RC #164
The Bowman Chrome rookie of one of the most dominant left-handed pitchers of his generation. Sabathia won the 2007 AL Cy Young Award and was the ace of the 2009 World Champion Yankees. His 3,093 career strikeouts rank among the all-time leaders.
2001 Topps Chad Johnson RC #380
The rookie card of Ochocinco, the most entertaining wide receiver of his generation. Drafted 36th overall by the Cincinnati Bengals, Chad Johnson combined elite route-running and hands with a showmanship that made him one of the most recognizable athletes in the world. His touchdown celebrations and sideline antics changed sports entertainment forever.
2001-02 Topps Tony Parker RC #130
The flagship rookie of the French point guard who became an NBA Finals MVP. Parker won four championships with the Spurs and his teardrop floater became one of the most imitated moves in basketball. The youngest Finals MVP in NBA history at age 21 when he earned the honor in 2007.
2001 Topps Steve Smith RC #326
The rookie card of Ice Up Son, the fiercest pound-for-pound wide receiver in NFL history. Drafted 74th overall out of Utah, Smith stood just 5-foot-9 but played with a ferocity that terrified defenders twice his size. His trash talk, physicality, and big-play ability made him the heart and soul of the Carolina Panthers for 13 seasons.
2001-02 Topps Chrome Joe Johnson #131
Joe Johnson 2001-02 Topps Chrome rookie. Iso Joe earned his nickname by being one of the most lethal isolation scorers in NBA history. His 7 All-Star selections and 20,405 career points make him one of the most underappreciated stars of his generation.
2001-02 Topps Chrome Gilbert Arenas RC #161
Gilbert "Agent Zero" Arenas 2001-02 Topps Chrome rookie card. The second-round pick became a 3x All-Star and one of the most entertaining scorers in NBA history. His 60-point game against the Lakers and clutch game-winners made him a DC legend.
2001 Topps LaDainian Tomlinson #350
LT's flagship Topps rookie. His 2006 season with 31 touchdowns remains one of the greatest individual campaigns in NFL history.
Reggie Wayne 2001 Topps Chrome #170 Rookie Card
HOF 2024. 14,345 career receiving yards (#10 all-time). 6x Pro Bowl. Super Bowl XLI champion with Peyton Manning. The most reliable WR of his era.
2001-02 Topps Andrei Kirilenko RC #155
AK-47 — the nickname matched his jersey number. One of only 5 players in NBA history with a 5x5 game (14 pts, 8 reb, 9 ast, 6 stl, 7 blk on Jan 3, 2006). The ultimate stat-sheet stuffer and one of the most versatile forwards ever.
2001 Topps Chrome Steve Hutchinson RC #173
Steve Hutchinson 2001 Topps Chrome rookie card. The #17 overall pick became one of the greatest guards in NFL history — 7x Pro Bowl and 5x First-Team All-Pro. His transition-tag move from the Seahawks to Vikings in 2006 was the most controversial free agency signing of the decade.
Michael Vick 2001 Topps Chrome #166 Rookie Card
Most electrifying athlete in NFL history. #1 pick, 4.33 speed, rocket arm. Revolutionized QB position. Madden 04 legend.
Richard Seymour 2001 Topps Chrome #213 Rookie Card
Pro Football HOF Class of 2022. Seymour was the anchor of the Patriots dynasty defense, winning 3 Super Bowls in 4 years. 7x Pro Bowl, 3x All-Pro defensive end.
2001-02 Fleer Authority Andrei Kirilenko RC #126
Drafted 24th by the Jazz in 1999 from Russia but came over in 2001. Immediately became Utah's best defender. Led the league in blocks per game (3.3) in 2004-05. A prototype for the modern switchable wing before the term existed.
Jimmy Rollins 2001 Topps Chrome #309 Rookie Card
2007 NL MVP who hit .296 with 30 HR and 20 SB. Rollins was the sparkplug of the 2008 World Series champion Phillies. "We are the team to beat."
Johan Santana 2001 Topps Chrome #286 Rookie Card
Back-to-back Cy Youngs (2004-06). Threw only no-hitter in Mets history — 134-pitch masterpiece June 1, 2012.
Mark Buehrle 2001 Topps Chrome #288 Rookie Card
White Sox legend who threw a perfect game (2009) and a no-hitter (2007). Five-time Gold Glove winner known as the fastest worker in baseball.
Adam Dunn 2001 Topps Chrome #386 Rookie Card
Big Donkey. 462 career HR. King of Three True Outcomes: HR, walk, or K. Had a season with 40 HR and .159 BA. Baseball analytics personified before analytics existed.
Kenyon Martin 2001 Topps Chrome #133 Rookie Card
#1 overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft out of Cincinnati. K-Mart was an athletic freak who led the Nets to back-to-back NBA Finals (2002, 2003).
Miikka Kiprusoff 2001-02 Upper Deck #440 Rookie Card
2006 Vezina Trophy winner and the greatest goalie in Calgary Flames history. Kipper posted a 1.69 GAA in 2003-04 — the lowest since the 1930s — and led Calgary to the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals.
Michael Young 2001 Topps Chrome #350 Rookie Card
7x All-Star. Rangers franchise leader in hits (2,375), runs, doubles. 2005 AL batting champ (.331). 2011 ALCS MVP. Mr. Ranger.
Zach Randolph 2001 Topps Chrome #135 Rookie Card
Z-Bo. Heart of Grit-and-Grind Memphis. 2x All-Star. Jersey retired by the Grizzlies. Toughest player in the post — all left-handed craftiness.
Gerald Wallace 2001 Topps Chrome #155 Rookie Card
Crash. First Charlotte Bobcats All-Star. Collapsed lung from diving into scorer table. 2.6 BPG as a small forward — unheard of.
2001 Bowman Chrome Josh Beckett #162
Chrome RC of the 2003 World Series MVP who shut down the 100-win Yankees in Game 6 to clinch the Marlins' championship. Beckett threw a 5-hit shutout against the most feared lineup in baseball, cementing himself as one of the great big-game pitchers. He later won again with the 2007 Red Sox.
Jamal Crawford 2001 Topps #182 Rookie Card
Three-time Sixth Man of the Year — the only player to win it three times. Crawford dazzled with between-the-legs crossovers for 20 NBA seasons.
2001-02 Topps Jason Richardson #141
RC of the back-to-back Slam Dunk Contest champion (2002 and 2003) and #5 overall pick from Michigan State. Richardson was one of the most explosive athletes in NBA history — his between-the-legs dunk from the free throw line area is considered one of the greatest dunk contest performances ever.
2001 Bowman Chrome Roy Oswalt #351
Chrome RC of the Astros ace who won the 2005 NLCS MVP to send Houston to their first World Series. Oswalt was a Mississippi small-town kid who became one of the most dominant pitchers of the 2000s — three consecutive 20-win seasons and a career 3.36 ERA in 13 major league seasons.
2001 Topps Josh Beckett #748
Flagship RC of the Texas fireballer drafted #2 overall in 1999. Beckett was the rare pitcher who rose to every big occasion — World Series MVP at 23, then a 20-win season with the 2007 Red Sox. His power fastball-curveball combo was dominant in the early 2000s.
2001 Topps Ben Sheets #354
Topps RC of Milwaukee's ace. Sheets won Olympic gold in 2000 Sydney before debuting with the Brewers. His curveball was one of the best in baseball — when healthy, he was a top-5 pitcher in the NL. Injuries robbed him of what could have been a Hall of Fame career.
2001-02 Upper Deck Jason Richardson #412
Upper Deck RC of J-Rich, the Michigan State product who won a national championship with the Spartans in 2000 before becoming the Warriors' franchise player. He was a key figure in the iconic "We Believe" Warriors team that upset the #1-seeded Mavericks in 2007 — one of the greatest first-round upsets in NBA history.
2001 Topps Roy Oswalt #726
Flagship RC of the 23rd-round draft pick who became Houston's all-time wins leader among modern pitchers. Oswalt's Killer B partnership with Bagwell, Biggio, and Berkman defined an era of Astros baseball. He famously negotiated for a bulldozer as a contract bonus to help his family's Mississippi property.