Collect 1980s Third Basemen
Third basemen in the 1980s brought power, precision, and presence to the hot corner. Whether flashing the leather with diving stops or anchoring the middle of the lineup with clutch hits, these players redefined what it meant to play third base. Their Topps cards captured the intensity and style of the decade, offering collectors a glimpse into a golden era for the position.
Let’s take a look at some of the best Topps cards from third basemen of the 1980s.
Top Third Basemen Cards of the 1980s
1986 Topps Tiffany Baseball #510 Wade Boggs
player Info
• hall of famer
• 12-time all-star
• 1996 world series champion
Set Info
• 792-card set
what they said
• “Boggs is as smart a hitter as I’ve ever seen.” – fellow hall of famer Ted Williams
1983 Topps Baseball #600 George Brett
player Info
• hall of famer
• 13-time all-star
• three-time al batting champion
Set Info
• 792-card set
What They Said
• “He’s one of my favorite people in the world.” – baseball lifer pedro grifol
1984 Topps Baseball #665 Buddy Bell
player Info
• five-time all-star
• texas rangers hall of famer
• six-time gold glove winner
set Info
• 792-card set
What They Said
• “There’s no doubt but that Buddy is one of the stars of baseball.” – former manager al dark
1987 Topps Baseball #678 Carney Lansford
player info
• 1989 world series champion
• oakland athletics hall of famer
• 1981 al batting champion
Set Info
• 792-card set
What They Said
• “He ranks in my top five base-runners when it comes to knowledge and breaking up double players. Carney is a workaholic and an uncanny fielder.” – former mlber don baylor
1987 Topps Tiffany Baseball #430 Mike Schmidt
player Info
• hall of famer
• three-time nl mvp
• 12-time all-star
Set Info
• 792-card set
what they said
• “He went to college hoping to become an architect. He left school, 50 years ago Tuesday, as the best draft pick in the history of Major League Baseball.” – Tyler Kepner, The New York Times
