1989 Pro Set Barry Sanders #494

A focused card page for 1989 Pro Set Barry Sanders #494: PSA population, Hobby Score, collector voting, badges, and the context behind its place in the Barry Sanders collection.

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Population snapshot

Lower pop18,637 total gradedHigher pop

18.6K

High12K to 20K

PSA 103,40218.3% of total

PSA 99,06548.7% of total

PSA 84,39023.5% of total

Total PSA pop18,637All grades

Population data powered byPop counts last updated: July 2026

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Hobby Score breakdown

Playing career90

Card significance55

Rarity factor76

Marketability92

Overall Hobby ScoreAverage of four scoring categories

Market history

Year-over-year price history

January sales snapshots show how PSA 10 and PSA 9 examples have moved across recent years.

Year	PSA 10 Price	PSA 9 Price
2022	$165	$50
2023	$115 (-30%)	$45 (-10%)
2024	$150 (+30%)	$47 (+4%)
2025	$145 (-3%)	$48 (+2%)
2026	—	—

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The case

Why this card matters.

The 1989 Pro Set Barry Sanders rookie card is a staple of late-80s football collecting. Pro Set entered the market in 1989 with a massive checklist, bright photography, and a focus on including every player, coach, and even referees. The set was widely available and helped fuel the football card boom, but its large print run means the card is not rareï¿½though it remains a favorite for collectors who grew up in that era.

Before his NFL career, Barry Sanders was a sensation at Oklahoma State, winning the 1988 Heisman Trophy after rushing for an incredible 2,628 yards and 37 touchdowns in a single seasonï¿½both NCAA records at the time. His college exploits made him one of the most anticipated rookies in NFL history, and his Pro Set card captures the excitement of his arrival in the league. The card is a reminder of both Sandersï¿½s legendary college run and the explosion of football cards at the end of the 1980s.

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