The 1980s transformed baseball card collecting, bringing rookie card mania, massive production and some of the most recognizable sets ever made.

If baseball card collectors could go back in time with $300, what could they buy? The answer gets increasingly unbelievable the further back you go.

Baseball cards from different points in history can be important for a variety of reasons. Our staff assembles a list of the 10 at the top. Illustration: Will Tullos / The Athletic; Photos courtesy of ...

Michael Blesius' store in downtown Sisters, Sports Card Ink, showcases his extensive collection of vintage baseball cards and ...