Bill Russell card values & price guide
2 cards · 2 sets · 2018–2021
How much are Bill Russell cards worth? We track 2 Bill Russell basketball cards across 2 sets, with values ranging from $1.50 for common issues up to $288.00 for the top card. Every card below links to a full price page with grade-by-grade values and live eBay listings.
The most valuable Bill Russell card we track is the 2018 Panini Hoops Bill Russell #288, currently around $288.00 ungraded — graded copies sell for more.
Bill Russell card prices
| Card | Year | Value |
|---|---|---|
 2018 Panini Hoops · Premium Box Set Autograph#288 | 2018 | $288.00 |
| 2021 Panini Select 75 Years of the NBA#65 | 2021 | $1.50 |
About Bill Russell cards
Bill Russell cards in our catalog span 2018 to 2021 — earlier issues generally carry the collector premium, while recent releases trade closer to pack-fresh prices.
Prices below are ungraded market values; click through to any card to compare PSA, BGS, CGC and SGC graded prices and find live eBay listings.
Bill Russell rookie card
Searching for the Bill Russell rookie card? The earliest Bill Russell cards in our catalog are from 2018, led by the 2018 Panini Hoops Bill Russell #288 at around $288.00 ungraded. Rookie and early-year cards are typically a player's most collected issues, and graded copies carry the largest premiums.
Where to start collecting Bill Russell
There's a Bill Russell card for every budget: 1 cards under $10.00 — ideal entry points and 1 premium cards above $100.00. Newer collectors typically begin with affordable base versions; the premium tier is dominated by graded early-year cards and short-printed parallels.
Bill Russell cards by year
| Year | Cards | Top card | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 2021 Panini Select 75 Years of the NBA #65 | $1.50 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2018 Panini Hoops #288 | $288.00 |
Sets featuring Bill Russell
Frequently asked questions
- What is the most valuable Bill Russell card?
- The 2018 Panini Hoops Bill Russell #288 is the most valuable Bill Russell card we track, at around $288.00 ungraded.
- What is the Bill Russell rookie card worth?
- Bill Russell's earliest cards in our catalog are from 2018; the top one — the 2018 Panini Hoops Bill Russell #288 — is worth around $288.00 ungraded, with graded copies selling for more. Check the price table for every early-year card.
- How many Bill Russell cards are there?
- Ripbin tracks 2 Bill Russell cards across 2 sets. New cards are added as sets release.
- What is the cheapest Bill Russell card?
- Bill Russell cards start around $1.50 for common base issues — an affordable way to start a collection before moving up to graded or early-year cards.
- How do I sell my Bill Russell cards?
- Compare your card against the price table above, check its live eBay listings for the current market, and scan it with Ripbin to track it in your locker and receive bids from other collectors.
- Are Bill Russell cards a good investment?
- Card values move with player performance and hobby demand, condition and grading population. Use the price table to compare values, and check each card's live listings before buying or selling.