Herschel Walker is considered one of the greatest college football players in history.After winning the Heisman Trophy he went on to be a star running back in both the USFL and NFL.
His rookie and early cards are very sought after and somewhat valuable.Let's take a look at some of these vintage Herschel Walker cards:
1984 Topps USFL
Card #74
The 1984 Topps USFL Herschel Walker is the most valuable Herschel Walker rookie card.
This card was issued by Topps as part of a 132-card USFL box set.Some collectors consider it an extended rookie card instead of a true rookie.
1985 ToppsUSFL
Card #86
This is Herschel Walker's 2nd-year Topps USFL card. It is not considered a rookie card.
This card was also issued as part of a USFL box set by Topps. It was never available in packs. While it isn't a rookie, the USFL cards are valuable due to limited production runs.
1985 TOPPS USFL NJ Generals
card #8
This is a 2nd-year Herschel Walker card from a team set.It is not considered a rookie card.
This card is from a Topps-issued New Jersey Generals team set. The cards came on sheets and needed to be cut along perforations. It is not a rookie, but rarer than his other USFL cards.
1987 Topps
cards #264
The 1987 Topps Herschel Walker was his first major-release NFL card. It is considered a rookie card.
This was included in the regular-issue football set. It was the first Walker card collectors could get from a pack. It is usually considered a rookie but less valuable than the USFL cards.