1980 Topps Rickey Henderson Rookie Card #482
Rickey Henderson · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Rickey Henderson
Set
1980 Topps Baseball
Year
1980
Card #
482
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy on the right side, corners show minor touches of wear under magnification, edges are relatively clean with minimal chipping, surface gloss remains good with minor print specks.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong - Rickey Henderson rookie cards remain perennially popular among vintage collectors and investors due to his untouchable records and Hall of Fame legacy.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$100 - $200
Graded Value
PSA 5: $100-130, PSA 6: $150-200, PSA 7: $250-350
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition generally trade between $120 and $180 on eBay, while graded PSA 6 copies consistently command around $150 to $200 depending on eye appeal and current market fluctuations.
Description
Up for consideration is a vintage 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson Rookie Card, #482. This iconic card features a dynamic action shot of Henderson batting in his Oakland Athletics yellow and green uniform, complete with a facsimile signature across the bottom and a green team banner. The classic blue border outlines the image, topped with a yellow position banner reading OUTFIELD and the player name RICKEY HENDERSON. A must-have centerpiece for any serious vintage baseball or Hall of Famer collection.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of the greatest base stealer in MLB history, Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson. Highly iconic 1980 Topps design featuring the distinctive multi-colored banner layout.
Authenticity Indicators
Card stock and gloss appear consistent with vintage Topps production from 1980. Check for correct back details, card dimensions, and absence of modern printing rosette patterns. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-heavy centering typical of the 1980 Topps print run. Minor corner softening consistent with an EX-MT raw card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or specialized auction houses such as Goldin or Heritage Auctions if professional grading is obtained first.
Selling Tips
Consider professional authentication and grading (PSA or BGS) given the high value and frequent counterfeiting of this specific rookie card. Ship securely in a penny sleeve, top loader, and team bag inside a bubble mailer with tracking.