Top 5 Most Valuable Rams Football Cards of All Time

The Los Angeles Rams are one of the most successful franchises in NFL history. Founded in Cleveland in 1937, the team has won 3 NFL championships and appeared in 5 Super Bowls. The Rams have fielded some of the greatest players in league history, making their football cards highly sought-after by collectors. Let's count down the 5 most valuable Los Angeles Rams cards of all time.

5. 1965 Topps Dick Bass (#130) - $1,500

Dick Bass played his entire career with the Rams from 1960 to 1969. The running back made the Pro Bowl twice and was a key part of the Rams’ offense during their memorable Fearsome Foursome era. His 1965 Topps card depicts him in a classic Topps photo, and mint copies can sell for around $1,500. While not as pricey as some cards on this list, it remains one of the most iconic vintage cards of a Rams legend.

4. 1999 Playoff Contenders Ticket Ezekiel Elliott Autograph (#148) - $2,200

Ezekiel Elliott was the 4th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft after a dominant career at Ohio State. He immediately became one of the top running backs in the NFL, leading the league in rushing yards twice in his first 3 seasons. His coveted rookie autographs can sell for thousands, including this Ticket parallel /99. Graded gem mint 10 copies have sold for as much as $2,200. Zeke’s cards should hold value long-term if he continues his elite production.

3. 2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady Rookie Autograph (#144) - $3,000

No, this isn’t a mistake. Tom Brady was drafted by the Montreal Expos in 1995 before he focused on football at the University of Michigan. A 6th round pick in 2000, Brady is now widely considered the Greatest of All Time after winning 7 Super Bowls with the Patriots. His earliest autographed cards remain coveted by collectors, including his 2000 Playoff Contenders rookie. Graded versions have sold for as much as $3,000 despite no direct Rams connection. It goes to show Brady’s universal collecting appeal.

2. 1986 Topps Jerry Rice Rookie Card (#161) - $4,500

Jerry Rice is almost unanimously voted the best wide receiver ever. He spent the first 16 seasons of his career with the 49ers, winning 3 Super Bowls and every major receiving record. Rice joined the Raiders in 2001 and signed with the Rams in 2004 at age 42. He appeared in 12 games during his lone season in St. Louis, catching 43 passes. Rice’s rookie card depicts him in his 49ers uniform but remains a coveted Rams card as his only regular issue card with the team. Mint copies have sold for north of $4,500.

1. 2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady Autograph Superfractor (#144) - $15,000

The most valuable Rams card of all time is another Tom Brady rookie autograph. This time it’s the iconic Playoff Contenders Superfractor 1/1 parallel. With Brady’s unfathomable career, it’s no surprise that his rarest rookie is so pricey. Despite no actual Rams affiliation, this Superfractor is the crown jewel of any Rams card collection. Graded Authentic copies have sold for as much as $15,000 at auction. Unless a legendary Rams player like Aaron Donald or Cooper Kupp wins 7+ Super Bowls, it’s unlikely any Rams card will ever exceed this Brady in value.

The Los Angeles Rams franchise has an incredible history filled with Hall of Fame legends. However, the values of vintage cards are eclipsed by the outrageous prices that Brady’s early autographs command. Only a select few rare Jerry Rice and Dick Bass cards come close. For Rams collectors seeking wallet-friendly options, cards of current stars like Stafford, Kupp and Donald offer great alternatives. But for those with big budgets, chasing the rarest Brady rookies remains the pinnacle of Rams card collecting.