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1986 Topps Jerry Rice #161
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Population snapshot for 1986 Topps Jerry Rice #161
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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 | $100,000 | $2,500 |
| 2023 | $65,000 (-35%) | $2,500 (0%) |
| 2024 | $60,000 (-8%) | $1,800 (-28%) |
| 2025 | $70,000 (+17%) | $1,700 (-6%) |
| 2026 | $90,000 (+29%) | $3,600 (+112%) |
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Why this card matters.
The 1986 Topps Jerry Rice #161 is not just a key card for Rice collectors'it's the headline rookie in one of the most loaded football sets of the decade. After skipping 1985, Topps returned in 1986 with a set that included not only Rice, but also rookies of Reggie White, Steve Young, Bruce Smith, Andre Reed, and Boomer Esiason. The bold green borders are infamous for showing wear, making high-grade examples tough to find and highly valued. The set's design is simple and classic, a sharp contrast to the busier styles of the early 1980s, and it's become a favorite for collectors chasing Hall of Fame talent.
Jerry Rice's rookie year was just the start of a career that would set nearly every major receiving record. He was drafted 16th overall out of Mississippi Valley State and quickly became a star in Bill Walsh's 49ers offense. Rice's work ethic and consistency were legendary'he led the league in receiving yards six times and scored 208 total touchdowns, including playoffs. The 1986 Topps set is a time capsule of a golden era for the NFL, and Rice's rookie card is its crown jewel, representing both the rise of a legend and a turning point in football card collecting.
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