1985 Topps John Elway #238

Explore in-depth stats, PSA populations, and a unique rating for John Elway's second-year card from the 1985 Topps set.

PSA 10 Price: $2,500 - $3,500
PSA 9 Price: $125 - $300
PSA 8 Price: $20 - $40
Total PSA Pop: 2,766

Tale of the Tape

Playing Career
94
Card's Significance in the Hobby
50
Rarity Factor
95
Player Marketability
88
Overall Hobby Score
81
81

Badges

Generational Talent
Multiple Time Champion
Multiple Time Champion

Player Achievements

1983 - 1998

Super Bowl Championships: 2
Super Bowl MVPs: 1
Pro Bowls: 9
All-Pro Selections: 3
Career Passing Yards: 51,475
Career Passing Touchdowns: 300
Hall of Fame Induction: 2004

How I Arrived at the Hobby Score

The 1985 Topps John Elway #238 is Elway’s second-year card, released as he was settling in as the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos. Known for his strong arm and athleticism, Elway was already showing flashes of the talent that would define his long NFL career. He was also drafted by the New York Yankees, but chose football, quickly becoming one of the league’s most watched young quarterbacks.

Topps was the only company producing licensed NFL cards in 1985, and the set is recognized for its black borders, which are prone to chipping and make high-grade examples harder to find. This card reflects Elway’s early years in the league, before his Super Bowl wins, and is collected by those interested in the full arc of his Hall of Fame career.

PSA Price History (January)

Year PSA 10 Price PSA 9 Price
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