Rickey Henderson is a Hall of Fame leftfielder and one of the Top 50 MLB players of all-time. He was drafted in the 4th round of the 1976 MLB draft by the Oakland Athletics. Rickey Henderson is widely considered the greatest leadoff hitter of all-time. He is the career leader in steals with 1,406, a record that may never be broken. In addition, he holds the record for most leadoff home runs as well as unintentional walks. Nicknamed, Man of Steal”, Rickey Henderson was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009.
Below is a look at some of Rickey Henderson’s career accomplishments and highlights.
- Hall of Fame
- 10x All-Star
- 1x MVP
- 1x Gold Glove
- 3x Silver Slugger
- 2x World Series Champion
Rickey Henderson’s rookie card is in the 1980 Topps set. It is by far the most significant card in the set. In my opinion, there are no other players worth investing in from the 1980 Topps set. With over 400 autographed Rickey Henderson 1980 Topps cards in the PSA DNA registry, this is not rare but it is an iconic card that has steadily grown in value over the years.
Currently there are 420 autographed 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson rookie cards in the PSA registry.
Total Investment: $181.50
Estimated Value: $750
Return on Investment: 313%