<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Rookie Cards — Insider.Cards</title><link>https://insider.cards/topic/rookie-cards/</link><atom:link href="https://insider.cards/topic/rookie-cards/feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><description>Latest Rookie Cards stories from hobby outlets, auction houses and creators.</description><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:04:45 +0000</lastBuildDate><item><title>2026-27 Topps Flagship Basketball Top Rookie Cards to Collect</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/topps-flagship-basketball-releases-today-with-a-new-rookie-chase-2ece08/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-ce894febc0437</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:47:38 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://www.topps.com">Topps</source><description>4 outlets covering this story. Lead report: https://ripped.topps.com/2026-27-topps-flagship-basketball-top-rookies-cards-collect/</description></item><item><title>In March 2025, a Caitlin Clark rookie card sold for $366,000; a different signed Clark card brought a record $660,000 that July</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/in-march-2025-a-caitlin-clark-rookie-card-sold-for-usd-366-000-a-7bf62d/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-c151469b8a1d6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:50:53 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://sports.yahoo.com">Yahoo Sports</source><description>2 outlets covering this story. Lead report: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/march-2025-caitlin-clark-rookie-115053373.html</description></item><item><title>Premier League Soccer Hall of Fame Rookies Set Checklist</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/premier-league-soccer-hall-of-fame-rookies-set-checklist-8af548/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-cb632c3f5a90d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:11:12 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://www.psacard.com/articles">PSA</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://www.psacard.com/psasetregistry/misc-sports/players/premier-league-soccer-hall-fame-rookies/composition/22182</description></item><item><title>Rare 1951 Mickey Mantle Spring Training Photo Surfaces at Auction</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/1951-mickey-mantle-rookie-photo-psa-pop-1-scp-auctions-ac0df3/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-cbde3489429f2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:06:31 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com">Sports Collectors Daily</source><description>2 outlets covering this story. Lead report: https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/rare-1951-mickey-mantle-spring-training-photo-surfaces-at-auction/</description></item><item><title>2025–26 Topps Stadium Club Basketball Preview: Cooper Flagg, Rookie Polaroid Autos And Box Value</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/202526-topps-stadium-club-basketball-preview-cooper-flagg-rookie-d5d82c/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-c6d663b4e3a30</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:02:49 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://www.cardlines.com">Cardlines</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://cardlines.com/2025-26-topps-stadium-club-basketball-preview-cooper-flagg-rookie-polaroid-autos-and-box-value</description></item><item><title>A Victor Wembanyama rookie card sold for a record $860,100 in 2025; another broke it in 2026, selling for $5.11 million</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/a-victor-wembanyama-rookie-card-sold-for-a-record-usd-860-100-in-2025-890c2b/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-c0d6c561931ff</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://athlonsports.com">Athlon Sports</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://athlonsports.com/nba/san-antonio-spurs/victor-wembanyama-rookie-card-record-5-11-million</description></item><item><title>Caleb Williams Rookie Card Market Heats Up as Bears QB Makes NFL Statement</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/caleb-williams-rookie-card-market-heats-up-as-bears-qb-makes-nfl-e764cf/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-cc34b8f4500a6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:36:08 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://sports.yahoo.com">Yahoo Sports</source><description>2 outlets covering this story. Lead report: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/caleb-williams-rookie-card-market-183608753.html</description></item><item><title>In 2003, Upper Deck made just 23 autographed LeBron James rookie patch cards; one sold in 2021 for a record $5.2 million, the most ever paid for a basketball card</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/in-2003-upper-deck-made-just-23-autographed-lebron-james-rookie-patch-a5228b/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-cd77b0b4c1e11</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:59:00 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://athlonsports.com">Athlon Sports</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://athlonsports.com/nba/lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers-upper-deck-rookie-card-5-million-sale</description></item><item><title>Why a LeBron James Rookie Card Is Worth More Than Most Luxury Homes</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/why-a-lebron-james-rookie-card-is-worth-more-than-most-luxury-homes-5c5329/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-c2971f44c5609</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:59:00 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://sports.yahoo.com">Yahoo Sports</source><description>2 outlets covering this story. Lead report: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-lebron-james-rookie-card-125900264.html</description></item><item><title>2026 Topps Red RC, MVP Buybacks: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Kevin McGonigle &amp; More Potential Winners</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/2026-topps-red-rc-mvp-buybacks-pete-crow-armstrong-kevin-mcgonigle-and-87d986/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-c0a24a1c1e286</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:53:52 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://www.baseballamerica.com">Baseball America</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2026-topps-red-rc-mvp-buybacks-pete-crow-armstrong-kevin-mcgonigle-more-potential-winners/</description></item><item><title>Mike Ditka's Rookie Card Sold 48 Times the Day He Died and the Graded Prices Haven't Come Back Down</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/mike-ditkas-rookie-card-sold-48-times-the-day-he-died-and-the-graded-e0afed/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-c9970e1e05356</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:35:00 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://www.bleachernation.com">Bleacher Nation</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://www.bleachernation.com/collectibles/2026/11/02/mike-ditka-card/</description></item><item><title>The Best 1st Bowman &amp; Rookie Cards of Kevin McGonigle</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/the-best-1st-bowman-and-rookie-cards-of-kevin-mcgonigle-01d5e3/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-c11ca6cc9923d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:23:00 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://www.cardlines.com">Cardlines</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://cardlines.com/the-best-1st-bowman-rookie-cards-of-kevin-mcgonigle</description></item><item><title>A 33-Point Win Marked the Debut of a $2.88 Million Rookie Card</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/a-33-point-win-marked-the-debut-of-a-usd-2-88-million-rookie-card-037c59/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-c91047b98476e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:24:35 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://sports.yahoo.com">Yahoo Sports</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/33-point-win-marked-debut-162435656.html</description></item><item><title>Tom Brady’s rookie card hunt gives Michigan fans a chance to revisit his legendary career</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/tom-bradys-rookie-card-hunt-gives-michigan-fans-a-chance-to-revisit-his-ad61d6/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-ca1f35d8281ff</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://atozsports.com">A to Z Sports</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://atozsports.com/college-football/michigan-wolverines-news/michigan-football-tom-brady-rookie-card-hunt-fanatics-fans-chance-to-revisit-legendary-career-10000-giveaway/</description></item><item><title>Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady is on the hunt for his rookie card, and he’s giving away $10,000 in prizes as he chases it</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/las-vegas-raiders-minority-owner-tom-brady-is-on-the-hunt-for-his-56a205/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-c5ebdbe7bf091</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://atozsports.com">A to Z Sports</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://atozsports.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders-news/raiders-minority-owner-tom-brady-fanatics-2000-bowman-chrome-rookie-cardvault-breaks/</description></item><item><title>4 Iconic "Rookie Stars" Cards From 1963 Topps Baseball</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/4-iconic-rookie-stars-cards-from-1963-topps-baseball-f2c560/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-c67eefe6321fe</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://www.si.com">Sports Illustrated</source><description>2 outlets covering this story. Lead report: https://www.si.com/collectibles/4-iconic-rookie-stars-cards-from-1963-topps-baseball</description></item><item><title>Topps 2026 Christian Roa Cubs Rookie Card</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/topps-2026-christian-roa-cubs-rookie-card-8b2966/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-ca12fd4472a27</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:29:07 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com">Bleed Cubbie Blue</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/post/krSAg__JIh7n</description></item><item><title>Rookie Report Card: Grading Every Bills Rookie's Performance After Bye Week</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/rookie-report-card-grading-every-bills-rookies-performance-after-bye-d280e2/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-cb062dae19f83</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:10:00 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://www.si.com">Sports Illustrated</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi/rookie-report-card-grading-every-bills-performance-after-bye-week</description></item><item><title>Basketball, Allen Iverson Rookie Set All Time Set: Sheadiddy</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/basketball-allen-iverson-rookie-set-all-time-set-sheadiddy-bf0f3e/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-cbc4ca403aebc</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:05:27 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://www.psacard.com/articles">PSA</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://www.psacard.com/psasetregistry/basketball/rookie-player-sets/allen-iverson-rookie-set/alltimeset/696063</description></item><item><title>Texan pulls Spurs star Dylan Harper's rookie card valued at nearly $3 million</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/texan-pulls-spurs-star-dylan-harpers-rookie-card-valued-at-nearly-usd-3-d05f04/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-ce521c6bdc25f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:29:57 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://sports.yahoo.com">Yahoo Sports</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texan-pulls-spurs-star-dylan-182957514.html</description></item><item><title>Texan pulls Spurs star Dylan Harper's rookie card valued at nearly $3 million</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/texan-pulls-dylan-harper-rookie-card-worth-nearly-usd-3-million-from-79c60f/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-c6538fbdebd50</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:37:23 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://sports.yahoo.com">Yahoo Sports</source><description>4 outlets covering this story. Lead report: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texan-pulls-spurs-star-dylan-182957514.html</description></item><item><title>Dylan Harper’s $2.88 Million Rookie Card Pulled Again — With a Decision Ahead</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/dylan-harpers-usd-2-88-million-rookie-card-pulled-again-with-a-decision-173d4e/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-cb947e85dca37</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:55:02 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://sports.yahoo.com">Yahoo Sports</source><description>2 outlets covering this story. Lead report: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dylan-harper-2-88-million-175502260.html</description></item><item><title>Former Bucs QB Tom Brady is hunting his rookie card in a pack-ripping livestream on Fanatics Collect, featuring $10,000 in giveaways</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/former-bucs-qb-tom-brady-is-hunting-his-rookie-card-in-a-pack-ripping-543f32/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-c62ee914b1cd0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:51:15 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://atozsports.com">A to Z Sports</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://atozsports.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers-news/tom-brady-fanatics-cardvault-buccaneers/</description></item><item><title>2026 Topps Flagship Football Makai Lemon RC 91 Topps Throwback Black AUTO 4/10</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/2026-topps-flagship-football-makai-lemon-rc-91-topps-throwback-black-1556fe/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-c43c2f116dbe8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:43:42 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://www.fanaticscollect.com">Fanatics Collect (ex-PWCC)</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/c3c5118c-49f4-4b2b-9d85-43ae94c5953a/2026-topps-flagship-football-makai-lemon-rc-91-topps-throwback-black-auto-410</description></item><item><title>Could Your Old Football Cards Be Worth as Much as This $414,800 Manning Rookie?</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/could-your-old-football-cards-be-worth-as-much-as-this-usd-414-800-58bb82/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-cac913822cd1c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://sports.yahoo.com">Yahoo Sports</source><description>2 outlets covering this story. Lead report: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/could-old-football-cards-worth-133000541.html</description></item><item><title>A Macklin Celebrini rookie card was pulled from a $440 box of hockey cards; it later sold for $1.28 million at auction</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/a-macklin-celebrini-rookie-card-was-pulled-from-a-usd-440-box-of-hockey-a5c47b/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-c04635f5aff29</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:01:30 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://athlonsports.com">Athlon Sports</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://athlonsports.com/nhl/macklin-celebrini-sharks-rookie-card-440-box-1-28-million-auction</description></item><item><title>Leonard Fournette Ranks ALL-TIME GREAT ROOKIE CARDS! | The Lenny &amp; Gio Show Ep. 1</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/leonard-fournette-ranks-all-time-great-rookie-cards-the-lenny-and-gio-1bac41/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-c370a0dd72368</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:19:00 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://sports.yahoo.com">Yahoo Sports</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/leonard-fournette-ranks-time-great-091900869.html</description></item><item><title>Jason Williams paid $515 for a slot in a Cooper Flagg card break; his one-of-one rookie card sold for $8.04 million</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/jason-williams-paid-usd-515-for-a-slot-in-a-cooper-flagg-card-break-his-34f96d/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-c3801b773e43a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:38:00 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://sports.yahoo.com">Yahoo Sports</source><description>5 outlets covering this story. Lead report: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jason-williams-paid-515-slot-043836933.html</description></item><item><title>How to Evaluate UFC Rookie Cards: Designation, Licensing, Availability, and What Demand Signals Really Mean</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/how-to-evaluate-ufc-rookie-cards-designation-licensing-availability-and-7b950a/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-c7ff17f0d4b62</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:34:30 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://otia.com">OTIA Sports</source><description>1 outlet covering this story. Lead report: https://otia.com/news/how-to-evaluate-ufc-rookie-cards-designation-licensing-availability-and-what-demand-signals-really-mean</description></item><item><title>Top 3 JJ McCarthy Cards After 1st NYG Start &amp; Win</title><link>https://insider.cards/story/the-top-3-jj-mccarthy-cards-after-his-first-win-for-the-giants-eaf0ed/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">insider-c0270b0d55445</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:09:07 +0000</pubDate><source url="https://www.si.com">Sports Illustrated</source><description>2 outlets covering this story. Lead report: https://www.si.com/collectibles/the-top-3-jj-mccarthy-cards-after-his-first-win-for-giants</description></item></channel></rss>