1981 Topps Joe Montana

This 1981 Topps Joe Montana rookie card is a bright spot for early 1980s football cards. Featuring an iconic picture of a young Montana in his San Francisco 49ers number 16 uniform and a classic Topps border, this one is arguably the best football card from the 1980s as well as one of the most expensive cards from that decade. Owning this one was just a dream for most kids growing up in the 1980s but, presently, it is a bit more affordable that the superstar rookies from basketball and hockey Topps sets from the same era. One of the most popular players of all time and one of the greatest quarterbacks ever, Montana led the 49ers to four Super Bowls in the 1980s and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.