1998 Topps Chrome Randy Moss Rookie Card #35

How I Arrived at the Hobby Score

This card received an 83.5 overall hobby score. The 1998 Topps Chrome Randy Moss Rookie Card #35 stands as one of two major chrome rookie options for Moss, alongside Bowman Chrome. While Bowman Chrome is often seen as the more condition-sensitive and premium parallel, Topps Chrome carried more brand recognition at the time and has maintained hobby relevance as a flagship Topps product. The card uses a horizontal layout and action-focused image, making it visually distinct. PSA population data shows a higher supply compared to Bowman Chrome, which slightly affects scarcity-based demand. Despite that, the set remains a key release from the late 1990s, and Moss’s presence in it helps anchor its importance.

Randy Moss finished his career with 156 receiving touchdowns, the second-most in NFL history. He was a six-time Pro Bowler, four-time First-Team All-Pro, and a member of the NFL 100 All-Time Team. His 17 receiving touchdowns as a rookie in 1998 set a record that stood for over two decades. Moss changed the way teams evaluated wide receivers and how defenses structured coverage. While this particular card earned an 81 due to the higher print run and availability, Moss himself earned a 94 Player Marketability Score — a reflection of his sustained relevance and impact within both the NFL and the football card hobby.