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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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12 / 31 Fotos
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. See also: The world's richest sports teams and their celebrity supporters.
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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.
© Getty Images
1 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
2 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
3 / 31 Fotos
14. Terry Sawchuk: 1951-52 Parkhurst - A highly graded one of these can be worth over US$1,500.
© Getty Images
4 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
5 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
6 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
7 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
8 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
9 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
10 / 31 Fotos
10. Guy Lafleur: 1971 O-Pee-Chee - Guy Lafleur cracks the top 10 with his first-ever rookie card: a 1971 O-Pee-Chee.
© Getty Images
11 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
12 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
13 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
14 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
15 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
16 / 31 Fotos
7. Bobby Hull: 1958 Topps - Bobby Hull's 1958 Topps rookie card is his most expensive.
© Getty Images
17 / 31 Fotos
7. Bobby Hull: 1958 Topps - From his time with the Chicago Blackhawks, a high grade value card is worth about US$13,000.
© Getty Images
18 / 31 Fotos
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).
© Getty Images
19 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
20 / 31 Fotos
5. Mario Lemieux: 1985 Topps - Now for the final five. Mario Lemieux makes it with his 1985 Topps rookie card.
© Getty Images
21 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
22 / 31 Fotos
4. Maurice "Rocket" Richard: 1951 Parkhurst - The Montreal Canadiens get their final entry on this list with the legendary Maurice "Rocket" Richard.
© Getty Images
23 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
24 / 31 Fotos
3. Gordie Howe: 1951 Parkhurst - A second and final appearance from Gordie Howe. His 1951 Parkhurst rookie card is actually smaller than most cards.
© Getty Images
25 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
26 / 31 Fotos
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).
© Getty Images
27 / 31 Fotos
2. Bobby Orr: 1966 Topps - This is by far Orr's most expensive card, valued at over US$40,000 at a high grade.
© Getty Images
28 / 31 Fotos
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.
© Getty Images
29 / 31 Fotos
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. See also: The world's richest sports teams and their celebrity supporters.
© Getty Images
30 / 31 Fotos
The most valuable hockey cards of all time
Any idea how much the most expensive hockey card out there goes for?
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Ice hockey is a sport beloved in many parts of the world, with that love taking on different components in decades past. Remember when collecting and trading hockey cards was all the rage? Plenty of collectors used to boast about retiring on the value of those very cards. Yet while time revealed that this would not be the case for most, some cards have proven to be absolute gold mines. And what do those cards all have in common? They all feature the best players in the history of the game.
Based on a list from the Bleacher Report, in this new gallery we look at the 15 most valuable hockey cards of all time. Click on to unveil the big names and numbers!
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