1989 Topps Traded Barry Sanders #83T

Explore in-depth stats, PSA populations, and a unique rating for this Topps Traded rookie card of the legendary Barry Sanders.

PSA 10 Price: $125 - $250
PSA 9 Price: $20 - $60
PSA 8 Price: >$15
Total PSA Pop: 33,126

Tale of the Tape

Playing Career
90
Card's Significance in the Hobby
60
Rarity Factor
69
Player Marketability
92
Overall Hobby Score
77.5
77.5

Badges

Generational Talent
Career Milestones
Best in Draft Class

Player Achievements

1989 - 1998

NFL MVP: 1997
Rushing Titles: 4
10,000+ Career Rushing Yards
Pro Bowls: 10
First-Team All-Pro: 6
Hall of Fame Inductee: 2004

How I Arrived at the Hobby Score

The 1989 Topps Traded Barry Sanders #83T is one of the most recognizable football rookie cards of the late 1980s. Topps Traded sets were released after the regular season set to capture key rookies and player moves, and this card quickly became a must-have for collectors. The design is classic Topps—simple, clean, and instantly nostalgic for anyone who opened packs in that era. With over 33,000 graded by PSA, it’s not rare, but high-grade examples are still in demand due to centering and print issues common to the set.

Barry Sanders entered the NFL with huge expectations after a record-shattering college career, and he delivered from day one. His rookie season saw him rush for 1,470 yards and 14 touchdowns, earning Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. The Topps Traded card captures the beginning of a Hall of Fame journey that would include 10 Pro Bowls, 4 rushing titles, and a reputation as one of the most electrifying runners in football history. For many collectors, this card is a direct link to the excitement of the late 1980s hobby boom and the legend of Barry Sanders.

PSA Price History (January)

Year PSA 10 Price PSA 9 Price
2022 $205 $46
2023 $135 (-34%) $25 (-46%)
2024 $170 (+26%) $32 (+28%)
2025 $200 (+18%) $43 (+34%)

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