Cards tracked
676
With a value
617
With recorded sales
622
Value range
$0–$250
Median value
$1
PSA 10 vs raw
~48.0×
Ripbin tracks 617 priced cards from 1981 Donruss, with values from $0 to $250 — the top 10 cards account for 29% of the set's tracked value.
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Affiliate — we may earn a commissionLooking for the 1981 Donruss checklist and card values? This set has 676 cards, featuring George Brett, Reggie Jackson, Rickey Henderson, Duane Kuiper.
Browse the complete checklist below with current market values for every card. Click any card for its full grade ladder — PSA, BGS, CGC and SGC — and live eBay listings.
Most valuable 1981 Donruss cards
Most actively traded 1981 Donruss cards
Ranked by recorded sales volume.
| # | Card | Sales | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Ryan#260 | 980 | $3.97 |
| 2 | Tim Raines#538 | 892 | $2.72 |
| 3 | Rickey Henderson#119 | 677 | $4.99 |
| 4 | Pete Rose#371 | 338 | $1.96 |
| 5 | Pete Rose#251 | 247 | $1.71 |
| 6 | Ozzie Smith#1 | 221 | $1.99 |
| 7 | Johnny Bench#62 | 187 | $1.87 |
| 8 | Johnny Bench#182 | 180 | $1.97 |
| 9 | Danny Ainge#569 | 175 | $1.94 |
| 10 | George Brett#491 | 162 | $1.74 |
Price distribution
Under $25616 (100%)
$25–$1000 (0%)
$100–$5001 (0%)
$500+0 (0%)
| Card | Ungraded | PSA 9 | PSA 10 | BGS 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Brett, Reggie Jackson | $250.00 | — | — | — |
| Rickey Henderson#119 | $4.99 | $123.73 | $2,275.00 | $2,958.00 |
| Duane Kuiper#319 | $4.99 | — | — | — |
| Rusty Kuntz#282 | $4.40 | $40.89 | $266.10 | $346.00 |
| Nolan Ryan#260 | $3.97 | $76.51 | $1,125.00 | $1,463.00 |
| John Ellis#26 | $3.37 | — | — | — |
| Del Unser#164 | $3.00 | — | — | — |
| Tim Raines#538 | $2.72 | $51.00 | $275.02 | $358.00 |
| Sammy Stewart#474 | $2.69 | — | $20.48 | $27.00 |
| Buck Martinez#444 | $2.30 | — | — | — |
| Pete Rose #131 & Says 131 On Back | $2.24 | — | — | — |
| Checklist 481-600 | $2.24 | — | — | — |
| George Brett#100 | $2.02 | $25.82 | $255.00 | $332.00 |
| Bob Lacey#240 | $1.99 | — | $135.00 | $176.00 |
| Ozzie Smith#1 | $1.99 | $50.76 | $289.54 | $376.00 |
| Checklist 241-360 | $1.99 | — | — | — |
| Checklist 1-120 | $1.99 | — | — | — |
| Vern Ruhle#261 | $1.99 | — | — | — |
| Buck Martinez#444 | $1.99 | — | — | — |
| John Tudor#457 | $1.98 | — | $43.94 | $57.00 |
 Johnny Bench#182 | $1.97 | $16.50 | $167.50 | $218.00 |
| Pete Falcone#395 | $1.97 | — | $17.39 | $23.00 |
| Pete Rose#371 | $1.96 | $33.33 | $120.00 | $156.00 |
| Duffy Dyer#7 | $1.95 | $0.99 | — | — |
 Reggie Jackson#348 | $1.94 | $22.34 | $79.99 | $104.00 |
| Danny Ainge#569 | $1.94 | $30.00 | $235.50 | $306.00 |
| Best Hitters#537 | $1.92 | $37.23 | $607.49 | $790.00 |
| Bob Owchinko#563 | $1.91 | — | — | — |
| Jim Dwyer#577 | $1.89 | — | $13.91 | $18.00 |
| Tony LaRussa#402 | $1.89 | $22.48 | $33.59 | $44.00 |
 Johnny Bench#62 | $1.87 | $29.03 | $120.01 | $156.00 |
| Checklist 361-480 | $1.85 | — | — | — |
| Andre Dawson#212 | $1.84 | $20.25 | $69.84 | $91.00 |
| Yogi Berra#351 | $1.84 | $22.00 | $34.99 | $45.00 |
| Checklist 481-600 | $1.84 | — | — | — |
| Rick Monday#60 | $1.83 | $31.41 | $88.68 | $115.00 |
| Charlie Moore#324 | $1.82 | — | $17.39 | $23.00 |
| Carl Yastrzemski#214 | $1.82 | $19.99 | $56.47 | $73.00 |
| Lou Whitaker#365 | $1.80 | $19.99 | $50.00 | $65.00 |
| Tommy John#107 | $1.79 | $33.00 | $49.99 | $65.00 |
| Pete Rose#131 | $1.79 | $27.24 | $108.43 | $141.00 |
| Joe Amalfitano#522 | $1.77 | $31.30 | $69.99 | $91.00 |
| Cesar Geronimo#305 | $1.77 | $35.00 | $42.41 | $55.00 |
 Reggie Jackson#468 | $1.77 | $21.99 | $69.00 | $90.00 |
| Mookie Wilson#575 | $1.75 | $25.25 | $111.24 | $145.00 |
| Jim Palmer#353 | $1.75 | $27.00 | $51.44 | $67.00 |
| Dave Smith#23 | $1.75 | — | — | — |
| Dennis Walling#144 | $1.75 | — | $38.00 | $49.00 |
| Rick Sofield#592 | $1.74 | $10.90 | — | — |
| George Brett#491 | $1.74 | $22.90 | $252.19 | $467.26 |
| John Milner#377 | $1.73 | $14.99 | $49.99 | $65.00 |
| Dave Parker#136 | $1.72 | $24.99 | $50.17 | $65.00 |
| Joe Torre#506 | $1.72 | $19.95 | $53.11 | $69.00 |
| Ed Ott#133 | $1.71 | — | — | — |
| Tom Brookens#6 | $1.71 | — | — | — |
| Pete Rose#251 | $1.71 | $27.99 | $204.25 | $266.00 |
| Lee Mazzilli#34 | $1.71 | — | $79.99 | $104.00 |
| LaMarr Hoyt#160 | $1.70 | $9.99 | $37.15 | $48.00 |
| Dale Murphy#437 | $1.69 | $28.01 | $161.54 | $210.00 |
| Steve Mura#362 | $1.69 | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the most valuable card in 1981 Donruss?
- The most valuable card in 1981 Donruss is the George Brett, Reggie Jackson, worth around $250.00 ungraded — graded copies sell for more.
- How many cards are in 1981 Donruss?
- Ripbin tracks 676 1981 Donruss cards, 617 of them with current values. Browse the full list above.
- How much are 1981 Donruss cards worth?
- 1981 Donruss cards range from $0 to $250, with a median value of $1. The top 10 cards hold about 29% of the set's tracked value.
- Is it worth grading 1981 Donruss cards?
- Across 1981 Donruss cards we track with both raw and PSA 10 prices, a PSA 10 sells for roughly 48.0× the ungraded price. Grading pristine copies can pay off — check each card's grade ladder before submitting.
Parallels & inserts in 1981 Donruss
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Notable players in 1981 Donruss
George Brett, Reggie JacksonRickey HendersonDuane KuiperRusty KuntzNolan RyanJohn EllisDel UnserTim RainesSammy StewartBuck MartinezPete Rose #131 & Says 131 On BackChecklist 481-600George BrettBob LaceyOzzie SmithChecklist 241-360Checklist 1-120Vern RuhleJohn TudorJohnny BenchPete FalconePete RoseDuffy DyerReggie Jackson
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