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Assorted goofy 1990s baseball cards

By the time the 1990s rolled around, most collectors tended to see their collecting less as a hobby than as an investment. Even still, a handful of cards from the decade were all about the fun.

Jason Schwartz
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2007 Topps Derek Jeter SP with Mickey Mantle and George W. Bush cameos

What's the bigger honor, holding the most powerful job on planet Earth or appearing on a baseball card? Fortunately for some U.S. presidents, they didn't even have to choose!

Jason Schwartz
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Mar 23, 2026; Mesa, Arizona, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a single against the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

The now defunct product from Topps was a staple in the release calendar each spring. While the cards in the product rarely garnered high dollars on the open market, there are a few exceptions to that rule.

Cole Benz
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Here is a 1963 Topps Pete Rose rookie card inscribed “True Hall of Famer” alongside a signed 1985 Topps card with the inscription “Sorry I bet on baseball.”

Pete Rose remains one of the most collected and debated players in baseball history. Here are the five most iconic cards from his legendary career.

David Solow
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