15 Most Valuable 1985 Donruss Baseball Cards
Of all the classic set designs of the so-called “junk” era, the 1985 Donruss baseball card design stands out more than most.
The black borders, complimented by the classic Donruss logo in the upper left and the five stripes on the lower sides, produce an incredible retro look.
Simply put, the aesthetics of these cards scream 1980s…
Design aside, the 660-card checklist contains several great rookie cards and plenty of stars and Hall of Famers to keep you busy.
And if Roger Clemens ever makes it to the Hall of Fame someday, this set will eventually gain more notoriety, given his rookie is one of the headliners.
Until then, it should continue flying slightly under the radar compared to other sets of the era.
And in this guide, we’ll take a look at the 15 most valuable.
Let’s jump right in!
1985 Donruss Baseball Cards In Review
The 1985 Donruss baseball card set design may initially seem dull to some collectors.
To me, its retro look and feel are as awesome as some of the players’ uniforms at the time.
No matter your opinion on the design itself, there’s no question that there are many great cards within the 660-card checklist to enjoy.
The headliners are, of course, the Kirby Puckett and Roger Clemens rookie cards, while many other huge superstars of the era offer collectors plenty of excitement.
As far as subsets go, there were two classic features in this set:
- Diamond Kings (#1 – 26)
- Rated Rookies (#27 – 460)
Both would be staples of many Donruss baseball card sets for years to come.
Overall, I think this is one of the better sets of any manufacturer from the 1980s regarding how much bang you get for the buck.
The black borders make for a condition-sensitive set that can make it tough to achieve top grades, but it won’t hurt your pocket as much as some of the other sets of the era.
