Collect 1980s Outfielders
Outfielders in the 1980s combined speed, power, and highlight-reel defense to dominate the game’s most dynamic positions. Some roamed the gaps with fearless range and cannon arms, while others energized their lineups with home runs, stolen bases, and game-changing plays at the plate.
Their Topps cards not only showcase their athleticism but also capture the vibrant style and swagger of the era, offering collectors snapshots of baseball’s most electrifying all-around talents. Let’s take a look at some of the best Topps cards from outfielders of the 1980s.
Top Outfielder Cards of the 1980s
1980 Topps Baseball #482 Rickey Henderson RC
player Info
• hall of famer
• all-time mlb career stolen bases record holder
• all-time mlb career runs scored record holder
Set Info
• 726-card set
what they said
• “He was the best player I ever saw play. He did it all—hit, hit for power, stole bases, and defended—and he did it with a flair that enthused his fans and infuriated his opponents.” – baseball lifer sandy alderson
1981 Topps Traded Baseball #816 Tim Raines RC
player Info
• hall of famer
• four-time nl stolen bases leader
• three-time world series champion
Set Info
• 132-card set
What They Said
• “He was so strong and fast. there haven’t been many switch-hitters as successful as he was from both sides. It’s tough enough to keep a swing from one side of the plate. The way he did it was really impressive.” – former mlb teammate tim wallach
1989 Topps Baseball #210 Dale Murphy
player Info
• seven-time all-star
• two-time nl mvp
• atlanta braves hall of famer
set Info
• 792-card set
What They Said
• “If you’re a coach, you want him as a player.” – mlb legend joe torre
1983 Topps Baseball #482 Tony Gwynn
player info
• hall of famer
• 15-time all-star
• eight-time nl batting champion
Set Info
• 792-card set
What They Said
• “The greatest pure hitter born in the last hundred years.” – Tyler Kepner, The New York Times
1981 Topps Baseball #125 Andre Dawson
player Info
• hall of famer
• eight-time gold glove award winner
• eight-time all-star
Set Info
• 726-card set
what they said
• “Determination made Andre Dawson a great player — determination to come back after more than a dozen knee operations, determination to show baseball how overlooked he was during his first 11 years playing north of the border, determination to become one of the most well-rounded players in the game’s history.” – Dan D’Addona, Society for American baseball Research
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