Babe Ruth – 1916 Sporting News
At the peak of his career, not only was Babe Ruth a famous slugger, but he was also one of the most famous men in the United States. As a testament to his legacy, people would make a great deal to acquire a copy of his 1916 card from the Sporting News set. In 2019, a copy of the card was sold for $717,000. A year later, another copy amounted to $550,000.
Ken Griffey Jr. – 1989 Upper Deck Rookie
In the ’90s, people believed Ken Griffey Jr’s 1989 rookie card in the Upper Deck would become one of the most expensive cards in history. Despite that belief not becoming a reality, the card remained one of the most iconic cards for the past 30 years. A copy of the card with a good grade can earn $400.