Rickey Henderson is the greatest leadoff hitter of all time.He finished his career as the all-time leader in stolen bases and runs scored. Henderson was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2009.
His rookie and early cards are some of the most valuable cards of the 1980s.Let's take a look at some of these vintage Rickey Henderson cards:
1980 Topps
Card #482
This is the most recognized Rickey Henderson rookie card.It is universally considered a rookie.
The 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson rookie card is the first card of Henderson as a Major League player. An argument can be made it's the most iconic baseball card of the 1980s.
1977 Chong Modesto A’s
This is the first minor league card of Rickey Henderson.It is considered a pre-rookie.
Card #5
The Modesto A's was the single-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. This card predates Henderson's 1980 Topps rookie card by three years.
1978-79 Mexican Pacific League Sticker
This sticker was produced in Mexico for a professional winter league.It is considered a pre-rookie
Card #142
This Mexican sticker was made when Rickey Henderson played in a winter league for the Navojoa Mayos.It is extremely rare.
1979 TCMA Ogden A’s
This card is from a minor league set.It is considered a pre-rookie
Card #9
The Ogden A's was a triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. This was Henderson's last stop before the Major Leagues. This card is more common than the previous two pre-rookies.