Top 10 Most Valuable Chiefs Football Cards of All Time

The Kansas City Chiefs have one of the most passionate fanbases in the NFL. Many collectors are willing to pay big bucks for rare Chiefs cards, especially of star players like Patrick Mahomes and Len Dawson. If you've got an old Chiefs card collection gathering dust, it's worth digging through to check for valuable cards. Here's a look at the top 10 most expensive Chiefs football cards of all time.

1. Patrick Mahomes 2017 Panini National Treasures NFL Shields Auto

This card featuring Mahomes' autographed jersey patch is extremely rare and very sought after. Only 5 were produced. One sold for a record $24,000 in 2019! Mahomes was just a rookie in 2017, but this card has skyrocketed in value as Mahomes has emerged as one of the NFL's biggest stars. His 2018 MVP season only added more hype. This card tops the list due to its scarcity, condition, and Mahomes' superstar trajectory.

2. Len Dawson 1965 Topps #88

Cards from the 1960s hold a special nostalgia for vintage Chiefs collectors. Dawson was the Chiefs quarterback during their early success in the AFL, leading them to victory in Super Bowl IV. This 1965 Topps Dawson card is especially prized in perfect condition. A graded Gem Mint 10 copy sold for $20,000 in 2022. There are believed to be only a dozen PSA 10 versions of this card out there making it highly sought after.

3. Patrick Mahomes 2018 Panini Prizm Fast Break Orange Vinyl /5

Another ultra rare Patrick Mahomes rookie card. This one is numbered only 5 copies produced. One of the /5 parallel cards in perfect condition fetched a sale of $15,999 in 2022. It's from Mahomes' huge 2018 breakout season where he threw for over 5,000 yards and 50 TDs. If he leads the Chiefs to more Super Bowls, the value of his rare rookie cards will continue to skyrocket.

4. Joe Montana 1981 Topps #216

Montana is a legendary 49ers quarterback, but he finished his career on the Chiefs leading them to the AFC Championship in 1993. His 1981 Topps rookie card is considered one of the most iconic football cards of the 1980s. A PSA 10 Gem Mint copy has sold for up to $15,000. There's only an estimated 22 perfect 10's of this card known to exist.

5. Patrick Mahomes 2017 National Treasures Retail Auto Jersey /99

Yet another very limited Mahomes rookie card. This auto jersey card is numbered to just 99 copies. One of them in flawless condition sold for $10,200 in 2021. It was already commanding big money before Mahomes won the Super Bowl and league MVP. His sustained elite performance has made these low serial numbered Mahomes rookies immensely valuable.

6. Tyreek Hill 2015 Topps Chrome Refractor RC /99

Tyreek Hill's explosive playmaking ability has made him a Chiefs star. This shiny refractor rookie card numbered only 99 copies is his top valued card so far. One sold for $10,000 in March 2022. If Hill continues piling up Pro Bowls and Super Bowl wins with Mahomes, his limited rookie cards could climb higher.

7. Tony Gonzalez 1997 SP Authentic #135

Gonzalez revolutionized the tight end position during his 12 illustrious seasons in Kansas City. His flashy 1997 SP rookie card is fittingly one of his most valuable cards. There are rumored to be only 17 perfect 10 graded copies in existence. One sold for $10,000 in May 2022 showing the enduring demand for Tony G Chiefs cards.

8. Len Dawson 1965 Topps AFL All Star #70

Here's a vintage Len Dawson card that has also reached 5 figures in value. This 1965 Topps AFL All Star card graded at a flawless PSA 10 gem brought in $10,000 at auction in April 2022. It's much rarer than Dawson's ordinary 1965 Topps card in perfect condition.

9. Patrick Mahomes 2017 Panini Optic Holo Silver /10

Another crazy rare Mahomes rookie, this time a super short print silver Holo numbered only 10 copies. One sold for $9,500 in July 2021 indicating the massive demand for premium Mahomes rookie cards. If he wins more MVPs and Super Bowls, expect more growth.

10. Sherrill "Psycho" Headrick 1960 Topps #14

Headrick earned his fierce nickname with his wild style of play at linebacker for the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs. He was one of the AFL's biggest stars in the early 1960s. His 1960 Topps rookie card at a flawless PSA 10 grade sold for $9,000 in November 2022. It's the only Chiefs vintage card from the AFL days that has topped five figures in value.

And there you have it, the current top 10 most valuable Chiefs football cards ever sold! Patrick Mahomes and early AFL stars like Len Dawson and Sherrill Headrick dominate the list. But there are many other great Chiefs cards from Joe Montana, Bobby Bell, Tyreek Hill and more that can reach nice values in top condition. So go search those old card collections - you never know if you are sitting on a modern day gold mine!