Hey guys, it’s Matt from Graded Card Investor and today I’m sharing the latest list of the most valuable 1984 Topps football cards recently sold. Before we get into the list, let’s look at the 1984 Topps football card set.
1984 Topps Football Set:
- Contains 396 cards, each 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″.
- Card fronts feature color player photos with team color borders.
- Team logo and name at the bottom, player’s name at the top.
- Subsets: Record breakers (#s 1-6), playoffs (#s 7-9), league leaders (#s 202-207).
- Notable rookie cards: John Elway (#63), Howie Long (#111), Dan Marino (#123), Eric Dickerson (#280), Roger Craig (#353), Darrell Green (#380).
Remember, the market is always changing, so check back for updates. Generally, this list is in ascending order of value, starting with the least expensive and ending with the most valuable card.
Without any further ado, let’s jump into the list!
1984 Topps Lawrence Taylor #321
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: October 2023
- Sale Price: $114
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Market Analysis: 1984 Topps Lawrence Taylor Football Card #321
Supply: PSA has graded 853 of the 1984 Topps Lawrence Taylor cards with 119 grading gem mint 10, 341 mint 9, 241 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1984 Topps Marcus Allen #98
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: June 2023
- Sale Price: $138
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Market Analysis: 1984 Topps Marcus Allen Football Card #98
Supply: PSA has graded 652 of the 1984 Topps Marcus Allen cards with 37 grading gem mint 10, 238 mint 9, 217 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1984 Topps Jack Lambert #167
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: October 2023
- Sale Price: $167
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Market Analysis: 1984 Topps Jack Lambert Football Card #167
Supply: PSA has graded 400 of the 1984 Topps Jack Lambert cards with 72 grading gem mint 10, 208 mint 9, 79 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1984 Topps Andre Tippet RC #143
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $169
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Market Analysis: 1984 Topps Andre Tippet RC #143
Supply: PSA has graded 1,059 of the 1984 Topps Andre Tippet rookie cards with 89 grading gem mint 10, 586 mint 9, 268 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1984 Topps Jackie Slater RC #286
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: October 2023
- Sale Price: $217
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Market Analysis: 1984 Topps Jackie Slater RC #286
Supply: PSA has graded 1,076 of the 1984 Topps Jackie Slater rookie cards with 106 grading gem mint 10, 526 mint 9, 330 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1984 Topps Darrell Green RC #380
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $479
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Market Analysis: 1984 Topps Darrell Green RC #380
Supply: PSA has graded 2,450 of the 1984 Topps Darrell Green rookie cards with 132 grading gem mint 10, 931 mint 9, 834 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1984 Topps Roger Craig RC #353
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: April 2023
- Sale Price: $528
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Market Analysis: 1984 Topps Roger Craig RC #353
Supply: PSA has graded 2,427 of the 1984 Topps Roger Craig rookie cards with 108 grading gem mint 10, 888 mint 9, 955 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1984 Topps Howie Long RC #111
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $715
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Market Analysis: 1984 Topps Howie Long RC #111
Supply: PSA has graded 3,373 of the 1984 Topps Howie Long rookie cards with 103 grading gem mint 10, 850 mint 9, 1,432 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1984 Topps Joe Montana #358
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $1,000
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Market Analysis: 1984 Topps Joe Montana Football Card #358
Supply: PSA has graded 4,460 of the 1984 Topps Joe Montana Football cards with 122 grading gem mint 10, 1,614 mint 9, 1,948 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1984 Topps Eric Dickerson RC #280
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $2,030
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Market Analysis: 1984 Topps Eric Dickerson RC #280
Supply: PSA has graded 9,576 of the 1984 Topps Eric Dickerson rookie cards with 135 grading gem mint 10, 2,562 mint 9, 4,607 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1984 Topps Dan Marino RC #123
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $3,950
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Market Analysis: 1984 Topps Dan Marino RC #123
Supply: PSA has graded 30,103 of the 1984 Topps Dan Marino rookie cards with 410 grading gem mint 10, 4,169 mint 9, 14,049 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1984 Topps Walter Payton #228
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: Memory Lane, Inc.
- Sale Date: January 2023
- Sale Price: $6,216
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Market Analysis: 1984 Topps Walter Payton Football Card #228
Supply: PSA has graded 2,091 of the 1984 Topps Walter Payton cards with 17 grading gem mint 10, 164 mint 9, 660 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1984 Topps John Elway RC #63
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $6,425
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Market Analysis: 1984 Topps John Elway RC #63
Supply: PSA has graded 27,574 of the 1984 Topps John Elway rookie cards with 187 grading gem mint 10, 2,870 mint 9, 10,615 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
Final Thoughts
When assessing 1984 Topps football cards, the condition is key to determining value, with gem mint cards fetching high prices due to their scarcity in top condition. Collectors should consider PSA 9 grades for affordability, while those on a budget might go for PSA 8s, which are much cheaper.
It’s important to research thoroughly, invest wisely, and be cautious of counterfeits. Keep checking for updates and share your thoughts on top 1984 football cards for collecting. Thanks for reading, and enjoy your card collecting journey!
From a young age, Matt dove deep into sports card valuation, turning to esteemed price guides like Beckett and Tuff Stuff. Eventually he extended to Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh!. With a vision to sustain and nurture the hobby he loved, Matt established the ‘Graded Card Investor’ YouTube channel and website. He aims to foster a healthy community and offer invaluable insights to those entering the world of sports cards and TCGs. His depth of understanding, from the card market’s 2020 pinnacle to its 1990s valleys, is consistently fortified by meticulous research.
