Dwight Gooden – 1984 Fleer Update
Dwight Gooden rose to popularity on the baseball stage during the early ’80s. His blazing fastball set rookie records. Well-known for his name, Doctor K, his 1984 rookie season led him to strike out 276 batters and win 17 games. His rookie records were immortalized by the 1985 Fleer Update set, which featured him in his blue and orange Mets uniform. Depending on the condition, such a card can earn you $200.
Roberto Clemente – 1955 Topps
Roberto Clemente was an outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates who was admitted into the Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, after notching the 3,000th hit of his career, he died in a tragic plane crash. His baseball legacy and devastating death heightened the interest in his memorabilia. In 2012, a mint 1954 Topps rookie of his cost $432,690. Four years later, a graded 9 card amounted to $478,000.