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15. Patrick Roy: 1986-87 Topps - Retired goaltender Patrick Roy's 1986-87 Topps rookie card as a Montreal Canadiens player is the 15th most valuable hockey card out there.

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15. Patrick Roy: 1986-87 Topps - If you can find one of these cards in high grade quality condition, you can expect a value of over US$300.

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14. Terry Sawchuk: 1951-52 Parkhurst -

More love for goaltenders. The late Terry Sawchuk's 1951-52 Parkhurst rookie card from his time with the Detroit Red Wings is one of the most valuable out there.

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14. Terry Sawchuk: 1951-52 Parkhurst - A highly graded one of these can be worth over US$1,500.

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13. Alexander Ovechkin: 2003-04 SP Authentic - Yes, currently active players and their cards are included on this list as well. Alexander Ovechkin makes the cut with his 2003-04 SP Authentic autographed rookie card.

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13. Alexander Ovechkin: 2003-04 SP Authentic -

A high grade card can fetch over US$2,000, having gone up in value after the Russian player won the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals in 2018.

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12. Sidney Crosby: 2005 SP Authentic - "Sid the Kid" is the only other active player on this list. His autographed patch (i.e. including a swatch of his team jersey) rookie card can be yours, but only for a pretty penny.

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12. Sidney Crosby: 2005 SP Authentic - So how much for the Pittsburgh Penguins icon's card? One with a high grade can go for at least US$5,000.

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11. Bobby Orr: 1966 Topps USA Test - One of the greatest hockey players of all time, Bobby Orr's 1966 Topps USA Test rookie card brings us up to five digits in terms of value.

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11. Bobby Orr: 1966 Topps USA Test - From his time with the Boston Bruins, a graded one of these limited edition cards is worth around US$10,000.

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10. Guy Lafleur: 1971 O-Pee-Chee - Guy Lafleur cracks the top 10 with his first-ever rookie card: a 1971 O-Pee-Chee.

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10. Guy Lafleur: 1971 O-Pee-Chee - From his time with the Montreal Canadiens, one of these cards with a perfect or near-perfect grade can go for US$12,000.

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9. Jacques Plante: 1955 Quaker Oats - It's the continued dominance of the Montreal Canadiens, and the return of the goaltender. This Jacques Plante (b. 1929-d. 1986) card was only found in Quaker Oats cereal boxes.

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9. Jacques Plante: 1955 Quaker Oats - Easily ruined, surviving cards (and especially those in good condition) are rare, and can therefore fetch up to US$12,000.

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8. Georges Vézina: 1911 Imperial Tobacco - The man who gave his name to the Vezina Trophy for the NHL's best goaltender also has a hockey card worthy of his status as a legend of the game.

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8. Georges Vézina: 1911 Imperial Tobacco -

The late Georges Vézina's (pictured here below the Stanley Cup) 1911 card was distributed as a tobacco card, and can go for US$13,000.

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7. Bobby Hull: 1958 Topps - Bobby Hull's 1958 Topps rookie card is his most expensive.

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7. Bobby Hull: 1958 Topps - From his time with the Chicago Blackhawks, a high grade value card is worth about US$13,000.

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6. Gordie Howe: 1954 Topps - "Mr. Hockey" enters this list for the first time with his 1954 Topps hockey card (not to be confused with his rookie card).

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6. Gordie Howe: 1954 Topps - The late Gordie Howe, and this card, will always be linked with the Detroit Red Wings. His 1954 Topps card can go for US$13,000 with a high grade.

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5. Mario Lemieux: 1985 Topps - Now for the final five. Mario Lemieux makes it with his 1985 Topps rookie card.

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5. Mario Lemieux: 1985 Topps - A one-team player, this card could only be from Lemieux's time playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Its worth? Over US$14,000 at a high grade.

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4. Maurice "Rocket" Richard: 1951 Parkhurst - The Montreal Canadiens get their final entry on this list with the legendary Maurice "Rocket" Richard.

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4. Maurice "Rocket" Richard: 1951 Parkhurst - The late Richard's 1951 Parkhurst rookie card can go for more than US$15,000, if highly graded.

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3. Gordie Howe: 1951 Parkhurst - A second and final appearance from Gordie Howe. His 1951 Parkhurst rookie card is actually smaller than most cards. 

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3. Gordie Howe: 1951 Parkhurst - This particular card is very difficult to find, especially in good condition. If you manage to do both, expect to pay around US$15,000.

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2. Bobby Orr: 1966 Topps - Bobby Orr makes the list again. And, yes, with another 1966 Topps rookie card (but this time from the PSA 9 series and not the USA Test PSA 7).

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2. Bobby Orr: 1966 Topps - This is by far Orr's most expensive card, valued at over US$40,000 at a high grade.

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1. Wayne Gretzky: 1979 O-Pee-Chee -

Of course the greatest hockey player ever had to take this crown as well. Wayne Gretzky's 1979 O-Pee-Chee rookie card, in all his Edmonton Oilers glory, is the highest valued hockey card around.

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1. Wayne Gretzky: 1979 O-Pee-Chee -

So what's the most valuable hockey card of all time worth? A remarkable US$50,000 with a high grade.

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