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 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT) estimated; centering is heavily biased towards the top and left, with visible corner wear and potential surface chipping along the blue border.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong; Rickey Henderson rookie cards remain highly liquid and actively sought after by vintage collectors and Hall of Fame investors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$60 - $120
Graded Value
PSA 4: $50-70, PSA 5: $80-120, PSA 6: $150-220
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson #482 in PSA 5 condition range between $80 and $110, while PSA 6 copies generally trade around $150 to $200 depending on eye appeal and current market fluctuations.
Description
Offering a classic 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson Rookie Card #482. This iconic card features the legendary base-stealing king in his Oakland A's yellow and green uniform batting, complete with a facsimile autograph and a distinctive green ribbon banner displaying 'A's'. The top banner reads 'OUTFIELD' and 'RICKEY HENDERSON'. A must-have centerpiece for any vintage baseball card collection.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, widely regarded as the greatest leadoff hitter and base stealer in Major League Baseball history. Features the iconic 1980 Topps multi-color border design.
Authenticity Indicators
Card stock, coloring, and the distinct 1980 Topps wood-grain or border texture appear consistent with authentic vintage copies. Confidence rating is Medium due to the blurriness of the image making micro-details like rosette patterns hard to verify.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable top-heavy and left-heavy centering issues which will severely limit the maximum possible grade. Mild corner softening and minor edge wear consistent with a mid-grade vintage card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or specialized vintage auction houses like Heritage Auctions or PWCC for graded copies.
Selling Tips
Given the centering issues, carefully weigh grading fees against the potential bump in value. If selling raw, provide clear, high-resolution scans of the front and back out of the toploader to ensure buyer confidence.