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Jackie Robinson, Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron rookie cards headline 2026 class of Trading Card Hall of Fame
When collector Brad Sauder launched The Trading Card Hall of Fame in March 2024, he was looking to highlight and showcase the most iconic trading cards in the hobby.
The inaugural class of 2025 features such iconic sports cards as the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle, 1909 T206 Honus Wagner and 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan.
The 2026 Class features 10 more classic trading cards, from historic rookie cards of some of the most iconic figures in sports history to a memorable error card.
Each class is voted on by a panel of experts from around the hobby, including card companies, card shop owners, show promoters, hobby media, and lifelong collectors. Nominees also were submitted by collectors via social media and the Hall website.
To check out the 2025 Class, click here.
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2026 CLASS
The 2026 Class of The Trading Card Hall of Fame features 10 more cards, including six classic rookies.
• 1948 Leaf #78 Jackie Robinson
• 1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle
• 1954 Topps #128 Henry Aaron
• 1976 Topps #148 Walter Payton
• 1933 Goudey #181 Babe Ruth
• 1984-85 Star #101 Michael Jordan
• 1980 Topps #482 Rickey Henderson
• 1999 Pokemon Charizard 1st Edition
• 2000 Bowman #236 Tom Brady
• 1989 Fleer #616 Bill Ripken FF Error
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