Walter Payton card values & price guide
5 cards · 4 sets · 1981–2022
Looking up Walter Payton card values? Ripbin tracks 5 of them across 4 sets — worth from $3.36 for common issues up to $1,220.00 for the top card — each with current prices and live listings.
The most valuable Walter Payton card we track is the 2020 Panini Donruss Optic Downtown Walter Payton #DT-28, currently around $1,220.00 ungraded — graded copies sell for more.
Walter Payton card prices
| Card | Year | Value |
|---|---|---|
 2020 Panini Donruss Optic Downtown#DT-28 | 2020 | $1,220.00 |
 2019 Panini National Treasures#2 | 2019 | $28.33 |
| 1981 Topps#400 | 1981 | $5.99 |
| 2022 Panini Donruss Optic · Silver Circles#38 | 2022 | $5.90 |
| 1981 Topps#202 | 1981 | $3.36 |
Collecting Walter Payton cards
Walter Payton cards in our catalog span 1981 to 2022 — earlier issues generally carry the collector premium, while recent releases trade closer to pack-fresh prices.
The values shown are for raw (ungraded) copies. Each card's page breaks out graded values — PSA 9, PSA 10, BGS 10 and more — alongside live eBay listings.
Walter Payton rookie card
Searching for the Walter Payton rookie card? The earliest Walter Payton cards in our catalog are from 1981, led by the 1981 Topps Walter Payton #400 at around $5.99 ungraded. Rookie and early-year cards are typically a player's most collected issues, and graded copies carry the largest premiums.
Walter Payton cards at every budget
There's a Walter Payton card for every budget: 3 cards under $10.00 — ideal entry points, 1 in the $10.00–$100.00 range and 1 premium cards above $100.00. Budget collectors usually start with base cards from flagship sets, while graded rookies and low-print parallels anchor the high end.
Walter Payton cards by year
| Year | Cards | Top card | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2022 Panini Donruss Optic #38 | $5.90 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2020 Panini Donruss Optic Downtown #DT-28 | $1,220.00 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2019 Panini National Treasures #2 | $28.33 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1981 Topps #400 | $5.99 |
Sets featuring Walter Payton
Frequently asked questions
- What is the most valuable Walter Payton card?
- The 2020 Panini Donruss Optic Downtown Walter Payton #DT-28 is the most valuable Walter Payton card we track, at around $1,220.00 ungraded.
- What is the Walter Payton rookie card worth?
- Walter Payton's earliest cards in our catalog are from 1981; the top one — the 1981 Topps Walter Payton #400 — is worth around $5.99 ungraded, with graded copies selling for more. Check the price table for every early-year card.
- How many Walter Payton cards are there?
- Ripbin tracks 5 Walter Payton cards across 4 sets. New cards are added as sets release.
- What is the cheapest Walter Payton card?
- Walter Payton cards start around $3.36 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 Walter Payton 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 Walter Payton 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.