You could say that Emmitt Smith rookie cards have held up as well year after year as he did throughout his playing career.

Of the five mainstream rookie cards he has, some are definitely more valuable than others...

But, they all seem to be consistently desirable year after year.

If there is one thing I will always admire about Emmitt Smith's approach to the game, it's how consistent he was.

One of my favorite quotes of his was when he said, "It never ends. If you play the game to win one Super Bowl or two Super Bowls and then be satisfied, you are playing for the wrong reason. No matter how much you win, you want to win more."

A mindset like that is how you end up with eleven straight 1,000 yard rushing seasons and become the career rushing leader.

His storied career helps keep his rookie cards on collectors' radars and in this guide we go through all five of them.

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While the 1955 Topps baseball card set may not be the biggest in terms of its checklist...

...few sets pack the star power that this set did.

Key rookie cards of Roberto Clemente, Sandy Koufax, and Harmon Killebrew help headline a set packed with legends like Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Jackie Robinson and Ted Williams to name a few.

Because of the checklist, the innovative horizontal design and the incredible artwork, this set ranks high atop the list of favorites for many collectors, including myself.

But, within such an iconic set, which are the most valuable?

In this guide, I run through the ten most valuable cards in this iconic set.

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If you ever saw him play, there should be no surprise as to why Chipper Jones rookie cards are in such high demand.

One of the greatest switch hitters the game has ever seen, he remains a favorite for many collectors.

Like many players of his era, he has several rookie cards across different brands, some rarer than others.

And some can sell for thousands of dollars...

Regardless of value, each of his rookie cards has its own unique story.

And in this guide, we'll discuss everything you need to know about collecting them.