The 1969 Topps Reggie Jackson rookie card is one of the all-time great vintage cards of the 1960's.
The way that Topps displayed the young Jackson with the bright blue sky in the background gives this card unforgettable eye appeal...
Jackson looks so calm you'd have no idea that he'd go down as one of the game's most feared power hitters of all-time.
And since his rookie card is the last great rookie card of the 1960's, it's always been a personal favorite of mine.
In this guide we'll discuss everything you need to know about collecting Reggie Jackson rookie cards.
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Key Facts
Distinction: Jackson broke into the Major Leagues in 1967 but this is Reggie Jackson's only recognized mainstream rookie card as Topps didn't print a Jackson card until 1969.
Additionally, there are some other Reggie Jackson cards printed in 1969 but this is the one that collectors shoot for more often than not.
Number: This is card #260 in a set of 664 cards.
Design: The 1969 Topps design featured player images that dominated the fronts of the cards.
A young jackson is shown in his Oakland Athletics jersey looking off into the distance.
The clear blue sky in the background adds a great touch to the card.
Jackson's name and position are encircled in the upper right corner.
It's a fairly simple design overall but it's still a great looking card of one of the game's all-time greats.
Reverse Side: The reverse side of the card is printed horizontally and contains his personal information and a brief list of stats.
Both his Minor and Major League statistics are covered and Topps also mentions the promise that the then 22-year-old Jackson was showing at the time.
Topps also included a nice cartoon in the upper right corner with a nice stat from his stint in the Minors with Birmingham in 1967.
Condition Issues: Centering and/or tilting of Jackson's image will usually be the biggest condition obstacles that you'll find with this card.
These are both common problems with cards throughout the set.
The colored backs are also prone to showing wear and chipping.
Reggie Jackson Rookie Card Value
The first thing people usually ask is: how much is a Reggie Jackson rookie card worth?
It's actually one of the most expensive cards of the 1960's...
And other than the white letter variation Mickey Mantle, it's the most expensive card in the 1969 Topps set.
If you find one graded by Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA) in PSA 9 Mint condition then you're looking at a five figure price tag.
PSA is considered to be the benchmark in the vintage card industry so collectors put heavy premiums on their graded cards.
Estimated current market values in various PSA grades are:
PSA 9 MINT: $85,000
PSA 8 NM-MT: $3,250
PSA 7 NM: $1,000
PSA 6 EX-MT: $425
PSA 5 EX: $275
Reggie Jackson's Legacy
Reggie Jackson goes down in history as one of the game's best power hitters of all-time. The guy could flat out smash the ball.
And he was one of the best clutch hitters in the postseason, too, which is how he earned his famous nickname: "Mr. October".
His list of accomplishments is outstanding:
- Fourteen All-Star selections
- AL MVP in 1973
- Two World Series MVPs
- Five time World Series champion
- Two Silver Slugger awards
- 563 career home runs
- Elected to the MLB Hall of Fame in 1993.
Jackson was an amazing talent and will forever be remembered for his power and clutch hitting.
That's why Reggie Jackson rookie cards remain some of the most sought after rookie cards in the vintage baseball card hobby today. And certainly, one of the top rookie cards to collect from the 1960's.