Topps was an American Company that manufactured chewing gum. Baseball was a game that manufactured joy for fans. Topps made trading cards that featured baseball favorites. Today these cards have become collectibles. Are you one of the lucky ones who still have 1992 Topps Baseball Cards sitting around in their attic? Have you ever stopped to wonder which are the most valuable cards from this set? Well, I did, and here is a handy list for you.
Barry Bonds, Derek Jeter, Nolan Ryan, and Ken Griffey Jr., are just a few baseball celebrities appearing in 1992 Topps Baseball Cards. Let’s dive in and see the 29 Most Valuable 1992 Topps Baseball Cards.
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29 Most Valuable 1992 Topps Baseball Cards: Price List
No. |
Card |
Grade |
Price |
1 |
1992 Topps Barry Bonds Rare Blank Back |
WCG 10 |
$999 |
2 |
1992 Topps Baseball Kenny Lofton Rookie Card |
Ungraded |
$747 |
3 |
Error Card 1992 Topps Mcdonald’s Black Border Gold Bo Jackson |
Ungraded |
$450 |
4 |
1992 O Pee Chee Manny Ramirez Rookie |
PSA 10 |
$1,499.99 |
5 |
1992 Topps Ivan Rodriguez Texas Rangers Rookie Card |
Ungraded |
$20,000 |
6 |
1992 Topps Eddie Taubensee Cleveland Indians Rookie Card |
Ungraded |
$10,000 |
7 |
1992 Topps Manager Angels Buck Rodgers Baseball Card |
SGC 8 |
$2,500 |
8 |
1992 Topps Gold Traded Nomar Garciaparra Boston Red Sox |
PSA 10 |
$1,100 |
9 |
1992 Classic Topps Derek Jeter Baseball Card |
PSA 5 |
$650 |
10 |
1992 Topps Gold Cello Pack-Winners Chipper Jones |
PSA 10 |
$569 |
11 |
1992 Derek Jeter Signed Classic Rookie Baseball Card |
PSA/DNA Certified |
$3,800 |
12 |
1992 Topps Chris Jones Cincinnati Reds Baseball Card |
Ungraded |
$2,000 |
13 |
Ken Griffey Jr Hof 1992 Topps Gold |
SGC 10 |
$535.93 |
14 |
1992 Score Franchise Mickey Mantle Baseball Card |
PSA 8 |
$1,000 |
15 |
Nolan Ryan 1992 Topps Gold Winner 7 No-Hitters |
PSA 10 |
$1,999 |
16 |
1992 Bowman Mariano Rivera RC Card |
DGA 10 |
$449 |
17 |
Rare Vintage Gary Sheffield Topps 1992 Baseball Card |
Ungraded |
$999.99 |
18 |
Bobby Bonilla Topps 1992 All-Star Baseball Card |
Ungraded |
$999.99 |
19 |
1992 Topps Gold Deion Sanders Rare Card |
BGS 9.5 |
$599 |
20 |
1992 Topps Mark McGwire A’s Cardinals Legend Topps Gold Set |
Ungraded |
$2,000 |
21 |
Ryne Sandberg Topps 1992 Card |
Ungraded |
$720 |
22 |
1992 Topps Gold Sammy Sosa Chicago White Sox |
Ungraded |
$999.99 |
23 |
John Kruk Topps 1992 Baseball Card |
Ungraded |
$999.99 |
24 |
Roger Clemens Topps 1992 All-Star Baseball Card |
Ungraded |
$350 |
25 |
Jose Canseco Topps 1992 All-Star Baseball Card |
Ungraded |
$450 |
26 |
1992 Topps Traded Gold Jason Varitek Team USA Rookie Card |
SGC 9.5 |
$259.99 |
27 |
1992 Topps Baseball Gold Parallel Mike Stanton |
Ungraded |
$499.99 |
28 |
1992 Score Ozzie Smith Signed Baseball Card |
PSA/DNA Certified |
$200 |
29 |
1992 Bowman Mike Piazza Los Angeles Dodgers |
PSA 10 |
$349 |
1. 1992 Topps Barry Bonds Rare Blank Back
Price: $999
Grade: WCG 10
Card Number: #380
This Barry Bonds card shows the player himself. Bonds played as left fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1992. This card doesn’t have his signature but it is considered valuable. Bonds won the NL MVP in 1992.
2. 1992 Topps Baseball Kenny Lofton Rookie Card
Price: $747
Grade: Ungraded
Card Number: #69
Lofton was a former baseball center fielder. He played with the Cleveland Indians in 1992 and in his first season he hit .285. He broke the AL rookie record with 66 stolen bases, the only in the team since 1985.
3. Error Card 1992 Topps Mcdonald’s Black Border Gold Bo Jackson
Price: $450
Grade: Ungraded
Card Number: #33
Jackson was an outfielder and designated hitter for the Chicago White Sox. In the 1992 season, he was on the disabled roster on account of completing his hip replacement surgery earlier. This card shows Bo Jackson in his prime around the 1992 season. It is not signed nor graded but considered valuable nonetheless.
4. 1992 O Pee Chee Manny Ramirez Rookie
Price: $1,499.99
Grade: PSA 10
Card Number: #156
Ramirez was a baseball outfielder for several teams. He was drafted into the team in 1991 and didn’t make his debut until September 2, 1993. This card shows him holding his baseball bat and wearing his Cleveland Indians jersey.
5. 1992 Topps Ivan Rodriguez Texas Rangers Rookie Card
Price: $20,000
Grade: Ungraded
Card Number: #78
Rodriguez was a baseball pitcher for several teams including the Texas Rangers where he played in 1992. He started the game 112 games behind the plate and turned out to be the youngest player in the second year as well. He was nicknamed Pudge by his coach.
6. 1992 Topps Eddie Taubensee Cleveland Indians Rookie Baseball Card
Price: $10,000
Grade: Ungraded
Card Number: #427
This is a valuable Topps card of Eddie Taubensee, a baseball catcher for several teams. He played for the Houston Astros in 1992 after making the major league in 1991. This Topps card shows him holding his glove and smiling for the camera. It is a valuable card but not signed by him.
7. 1992 Topps Manager Angels Buck Rodgers Baseball Card
Price: $2,500
Grade: SGC 8
Card Number: #21
Buck is a former baseball catcher for three major league teams. In 1992 he played for the California Angels. This Topps card shows him in his older years. It is a card in good condition, unsigned but very valuable. It is professionally graded.
8. 1992 Topps Gold Traded Nomar Garciaparra Boston Red Sox
Price: $1,100
Grade: PSA 10
Card Number: #39T
Nomar played shortstop for the Boston Red Sox. He was drafted in 1991 by the Milwaukee Brewers but he didn’t sign. He played college baseball instead when he went on to enroll at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a sports analyst today. This valuable Topps card shows him holding his bat and smiling at the camera.
9. 1992 Classic Topps Derek Jeter Baseball Card
Price: $650
Grade: PSA 5
Card Number: #6
This is Bowman Jeter’s Topps card from 1992. It shows him with his glove in his hand, poised for the game. This card is graded by trusted professionals and numbered. It is highly valuable.
10. 1992 Topps Gold Cello Pack-Winners Chipper Jones
Price: $569
Grade: PSA 10
Card Number: #551
Chipper was a third baseman for the Atlanta Braves. He was selected by the team as the first overall pick in the 1990 major league baseball draft. He played shortstop at the time of this selection. This is his Topps card, very valuable and graded 10.
11. 1992 Derek Jeter Signed Classic Rookie Baseball Card
Price: $3,800
Grade: PSA/DNA Certified
Card Number: #231
Jeter was a baseball shortstop who got drafted straight out of high school by the Yankees in 1992. He debuted at the age of 20 in 1995. This Topps card freezes the memory of his draft in 1992 for his fans. It is graded and signed as well.
12. 1992 Topps Chris Jones Cincinnati Reds Baseball Card
Price: $2,000
Grade: Ungraded
Card Number: #332
Chris was a former professional baseball outfielder who played for several teams. In 1992 he played for the Houston Astros. This Topps card is dedicated to him. He is seen here wearing a Reds jersey in a 1991 game when he was still with the Cincinnati Reds. This card is original even though not graded.
13. Ken Griffey Jr Hof 1992 Topps Gold
Price: $535.93
Grade: SGC 10
Card Number: #50
Ken was a baseball outfielder who played for 22 years. In 1992 he was playing for the Seattle Mariners where he established himself as one of the best, most prolific and exciting players to ever play the game. He won the Golden Glove every year from 1990 to 1999. He also won the all-star award in 1992. This graded card here is his Topps card.
14. 1992 Score Franchise Mickey Mantle Baseball Card
Grade: PSA 8
Card Number: #2
Mickey Mantle played center fielder, right fielder, and first baseman. He was one of the best players “baseball” has ever seen. He was the greatest switch hitter in the history of baseball. This Topps card was made for him. It celebrates his genius on the pitch. It is graded 8 and is unsigned by the player.
15. Nolan Ryan 1992 Topps Gold Winner 7 No-Hitters
Price: $1,999
Grade: PSA 10
Card Number: #9
Nolan was a baseball pitcher for the New York Mets and many other teams. He was playing with the Texas Rangers in 1992. He joined the Rangers after a dispute with the Houston Astros. This Topps card with Nolan’s signature on it shows him in action. It is a graded card and very valuable.
16. 1992 Bowman Mariano Rivera RC Card
Price: $449
Grade: DGA 10
Card Number: #302
Bowman was a former baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees. With a strong performance in 1990 after he was drafted he worked his way up. In 1991 he was promoted to the class A level Greensboro Hornets. This Topps card shows him in his early days. It also has his signature.
17. Rare Vintage Gary Sheffield Topps 1992 Baseball Card
Price: $999.99
Grade: Ungraded
Card Number: #695
Sheffield played for the San Diego Padres in 1992 as a baseball outfielder. On May 12, 1992, he faced his uncle Dwight Gooden in a major league game. This Topps card shows Sheffield in play.
18. Bobby Bonilla Topps 1992 All-Star Baseball Card
Price: $999.99
Grade: Ungraded
Card Number: #392
Bobby played for the New York Mets in 1992 as the highest-paid player in the national league. He received a whopping $6.1 million which was the highest for a season that any player ever got. You could say Bobby was one of the richest baseball players of his time.
19. 1992 Topps Gold Deion Sanders Rare Card
Price: $599
Grade: BGS 9.5
Card Number: #645
Deion played left and center fielder with the Atlanta Braves in 1992. It was a part-time baseball career. He hit .304 in his 1992 season and stole 26 bases. This Topps card shows a happy smiling Deion Sanders. This card is graded 9.5.
20. 1992 Topps Mark McGwire A’s Cardinals Legend Topps Gold Set
Price: $2,000
Grade: Ungraded
Card Number: #450
Nicknamed Big Mac, McGuire played for the Oakland Athletics in 1992 where he won an all-star award as well. This Topps card shows him hitting the ball in the classic pose of baseball that fans have all come to know too well. This card is ungraded, has a number and is valued highly.
21. Ryne Sandberg Topps 1992 Card
Price: $720
Grade: Ungraded
Card number: #110
Sandberg was nicknamed Ryno. He was a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs in 1992. He won the Golden Glove Award that year. He became the highest-paid baseball player on March 2, 1992, when he signed a $28.4 million four-year extension worth $7.1 million per season. 1992 was a good year for Sandberg.
22. 1992 Topps Gold Sammy Sosa Chicago White Sox
Price: $999.99
Grade: Ungraded
Card Number: #94
Sosa was a right fielder who played primarily with the Chicago Cubs. He joined them in 1992 and quickly became one of the game’s best hitters. Sosa batted .260 in his first season with the Cubs. This Topps card is to his memory as a baseball player.
23. John Kruk Topps 1992 Baseball Card
Price: $999.99
Grade: Ungraded
Card Number: #30
Kruk played first baseman and outfielder. He played all-star as first base with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1992. He is on the Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame. This Topps card shows him in action at his games with his team.
24. Roger Clemens Topps 1992 All-Star Baseball Card
Price: $350
Grade: Ungraded
Card Number: #405
Clemens is a former baseball pitcher who played with the Boston Red Sox in 1992. He played all-star in the same year too. This Topps card shows Clemens in play. He’s wearing his team’s jersey and about to throw a ball.
25. Jose Canseco Topps 1992 All-Star Baseball Card
Price: $450
Grade: Ungraded
Card Number: #401
Jose is a former outfielder and designated hitter. He played with the Texas Rangers in 1992. He played all-star in that year too. Jose was traded to the Rangers in the middle of a game on August 31, 1992. The game was underway and he was batting .243 with 22 home runs. Jose was considered in this period the best baseball player.
26. 1992 Topps Traded Gold Jason Varitek Team USA Rookie Card
Price: $259.99
Grade: SGC 9.5
Card Number: #123T
Jason was nicknamed Tek. He played as catcher and spent his 15 year career with the Boston Red Sox. This Topps card shows him crouching for this photo. The card is graded 9.5 without his autograph.
27. 1992 Topps Baseball Gold Parallel Mike Stanton
Price: $499.99
Grade: Ungraded
Card Number: #788
Stanton was a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves in 1992. His style of playing baseball was relying on a fastball, slider, and curveball. His team lost the world series to the Toronto Blue Jays in 1992.
28. 1992 Score Ozzie Smith Signed Baseball Card
Price: $200
Grade: PSA/DNA Certified
Card Number: #630
Ozzie played for the St Louis Cardinals in 1992. He won a Golden Glove Award that year too. He appeared in a 1992 episode of The Simpsons titled Homer at the Bat. He also became a free agent this year.
29. 1992 Bowman Mike Piazza Los Angeles Dodgers
Price: $349
Grade: PSA 10
Card Number: #461
Mike Piazza was the catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1992. He only appeared in 21 games in that season. He hit his first home run on September 12, 1992. This Topps card shows him prepared to catch in a game.
Final Thoughts
The 1992 Topps Baseball Card release is one of the most popular and sought-after sports card sets ever released and many cards from that year have increased steadily over the years. This was a tough list to compile because there were so many great cards released in 1992, but we’ve managed to narrow it down to the best and most valuable 29.
