{"id":96015,"date":"2025-03-13T06:24:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T10:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/?p=96015"},"modified":"2025-03-13T06:24:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T10:24:47","slug":"best-charles-barkley-topps-basketball-cards-to-collect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/best-charles-barkley-topps-basketball-cards-to-collect\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Charles Barkley Topps Basketball Cards to Collect"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Some of Sir Charles’ Best with the Brand<\/h2>\n\n\n
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He may not consider himself a role model, but Charles Barkley could teach people a thing or two about staying relevant. One of the greatest power forwards in basketball history, Barkley’s brash and combative nature during his playing days was a calling card that brought him fame on and off the floor, accolades, controversies, endorsements, and a signature shoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An 11-time All-Star and 1993 league MVP, Barkley was known for playing above his height. Sir Charles’ ability to maximize his talents inspired many who dreamed of making it to the league and entertained fans for a decade and a half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following his illustrious playing career, Charles Barkley has done nothing less than establish himself as a piece of the very fabric of American life and popular culture. An outspoken commentator with a phenomenal sense of humor, he has become one of the most popular public figures in the land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With news that Barkley’s hilarious and popular basketball talk show is set to continue, a brief flirtation with retirement from television is behind him. A man who dominated opponents on the floor\u2014and continues to make us laugh off it\u2014will be around for years to come. Let’s take a look at some of Barkley’s best Topps basketball cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1997\/98 Topps Finest Basketball #156 Charles Barkley Embossed Refractor \/74 #156<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 1993 league MVP
\u2022 11X ALL-STAR

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\u2022 popular die cut insert features covetable offerings of Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and Michael Jordan<\/a>, among others

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\u2022 stunning design of a smiling barkley fist-pumping set against a brick wall <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1993\/94 Topps Finest Basketball #200 Charles Barkley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 5x all-league first team
\u2022 5X ALL-LEAGUE SECOND TEAM
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\u2022 220-card base set
\u2022 set marks the beginning of the refractor era in the basketball hobby
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\u2022 First Charles Barkley refractor card
\u2022 card back includes vitals, stats, and description of Barkley’s 1991 all-star game MVP performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1998\/99 Topps Basketball Roundball Royalty #R13 Charles Barkley Refractor <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 TWO-TIME OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL WINNER
\u2022 member of league 50th and 75th anniversary teams

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\u2022 popular 20-card insert features Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kobe Bryant, among others<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2022 card features Barkley in Houston warmup gear, greeting the crowd
\u2022 card back features Barkley in game gear, with a testament to his rebounding prowess<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1997\/98 Topps Basketball Rock Stars Refractor #RS4 Charles Barkley <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 no. 34 retired by both Philadelphia and Phoenix
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\u2022 20-card insert including Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, and Scottie Pippen
\u2022 popular design showcasing players set against watching crowds
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\u2022 fantastic image of Barkley in celebration as the crowd watches on
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1996\/97 Topps Chrome Basketball Refractor #34-R <\/strong><\/strong>Charles Barkley <\/strong><\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 shortest player to lead league in rebounding
\u2022 inducted into hall of fame in 2006

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\u2022 220-card base set
\u2022.iconic Topps chrome set features rookie cards of Kobe, Iverson, nash, Marbury, and Ray Allen
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\u2022 card back includes vitals, stats, and notes of his two great deeds of the previous season – becoming 10th 20,000 point\/10,000 rebound player in league history and taking children in need on a Christmas shopping trip<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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