Rickey Henderson
Baseball • 1981 Fleer Baseball
Sport & Year
Baseball • 1981
Brand & Set
Fleer - 1981 Fleer Baseball
Card Number
#351
Card Type
Veteran / Second Year Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Excellent (EX 5) to Excellent-Mint (EX-MT 6)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; PSA 8: $45 - $60; PSA 9: $250+
Recent Sales
Raw copies of this card typically sell for $5-10 on eBay. Graded PSA 8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range, while PSA 9s command a significant premium due to the 1981 Fleer set's notorious print quality and centering issues.
Condition Details
The card exhibits noticeable left-to-right centering bias (approx. 70/30 or 75/25). There is visible corner softening, particularly on the bottom right and top left. Minor edge wear is present. Surface looks generally clean through the holder.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless sentimental. The centering and corner wear likely limit the grade to a PSA 5 or 6, which carries a market value lower than the cost of current grading fees ($19-$25). Value significantly spikes only at PSA 9 or higher.
Card Description
Rickey Henderson is pictured in his Oakland Athletics home green jersey and cap. He is listed as an 'OUTFIELD' player. The design features a classic rounded-corner photo frame, the Fleer logo in the top left, and the Oakland Athletics team logo in the bottom left.
Notable Features
This is Rickey Henderson's second-year card, following his iconic 1980 Topps rookie. It is from Fleer's inaugural year of major modern baseball card production since 1963.
Authentication Notes
The card exhibits period-appropriate card stock and print registration. The dot patterns in the photo and the font styles for 'Rickey Henderson' and 'FLEER' are consistent with genuine 1981 Fleer production.
Scanned: 2026-06-27T17:09:10.973645