Hey guys, it’s Matt from Graded Card Investor and today I’m sharing the latest list of the most valuable 1985 Topps football cards recently sold. Before we get into the list, let’s look at the 1985 Topps football card set.
1985 Topps Football Set:
- Contains 396 cards, each 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″.
- Card fronts display color player images with name and team on the right side.
- Card backs include player highlights and statistics.
- Subsets: Record breakers (#s 1-6), playoffs (#s 7-9), and league leaders (#s 192-197).
- Key players: Walter Payton (#33), Joe Montana (#157), John Elway (#238), Dan Marino (#314).
- Notable rookie cards: Richard Dent (#24), Warren Moon (#251).
- Known as a condition-sensitive series due to easily chipped black borders.
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!
1985 Topps Tony Dorsett #40
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: August 2023
- Sale Price: $360
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Market Analysis: 1985 Topps Tony Dorsett Card #40
Supply: PSA has graded 782 of the 1985 Topps Tony Dorsett cards with 55 grading gem mint 10, 326 mint 9, 273 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1985 Topps Eric Dickerson #79
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: Robert Edward Auctions
- Sale Date: May 2022
- Sale Price: $540
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Market Analysis: 1985 Topps Eric Dickerson Card #79
Supply: PSA has graded 511 of the 1985 Topps Eric Dickerson cards with 12 grading gem mint 10, 67 mint 9, 179 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1985 Topps Marcus Allen #282
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: February 2023
- Sale Price: $552
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Market Analysis: 1985 Topps Marcus Allen Card #282
Supply: PSA has graded 519 of the 1985 Topps Marcus Allen cards with 22 grading gem mint 10, 163 mint 9, 680 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1985 Topps Lawrence Taylor #124
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: July 2023
- Sale Price: $780
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Market Analysis: 1985 Topps Lawrence Taylor Football Card #124
Supply: PSA has graded 624 of the 1985 Topps Lawrence Taylor cards with 28 grading gem mint 10, 184 mint 9, 231 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1985 Topps Dan Marino #314
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: May 2023
- Sale Price: $1,380
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Market Analysis: 1985 Topps Dan Marino Football Card #314
Supply: PSA has graded 4,777 of the 1985 Topps Dan Marino cards with 41 grading gem mint 10, 777 mint 9, 2,465 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1985 Topps Joe Montana #157
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: July 2023
- Sale Price: $1,530
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Market Analysis: 1985 Topps Joe Montana Card #157
Supply: PSA has graded 3,226 of the 1985 Topps Joe Montana cards with 56 grading gem mint 10, 649 mint 9, 1,471 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1985 Topps John Elway #238
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: May 2021
- Sale Price: $1,830
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Market Analysis: 1985 Topps John Elway Football Card #238
Supply: PSA has graded 2,650 of the 1985 Topps John Elway cards with 20 grading gem mint 10, 160 mint 9, 1,140 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1985 Topps Walter Payton #33
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: March 2019
- Sale Price: $1,955
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Market Analysis: 1985 Topps Walter Payton Card #33
Supply: PSA has graded 2,384 of the 1985 Topps Walter Payton cards with 15 grading gem mint 10, 141 mint 9, 888 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
- PSA 10 Value:
- PSA 10 sold by PWCC Auctions in March 2019 for $1,955
- PSA 9 Value:
Overview: With only 15 Walter Payton PSA 10 cards in supply, valuing them is challenging. The last sold for $1,955 in March 2019 at PWCC Auctions. Given their rarity, a current auction could potentially exceed this price.
1985 Topps Richard Dent RC #24
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: June 2021
- Sale Price: $2,260
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Market Analysis: 1985 Topps Richard Dent Rookie Card #24
Supply: PSA has graded 1,669 of the 1985 Topps Richard Dent rookie cards with 22 grading gem mint 10, 163 mint 9, 680 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1985 Topps Warren Moon RC #251
- Grade: PSA 10
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $2,126
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Market Analysis: 1985 Topps Warren Moon Rookie Card #251
Supply: PSA has graded 5,222 of the 1985 Topps Warren Moon rookie cards with 87 grading gem mint 10, 855 mint 9, 2,484 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
Final Thoughts
When assessing 1985 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 1985 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.
