Growing up in the late 1980's, I remember my friends and I all dreaming of owning a 1985 Topps Mark McGwire rookie card.

It was one of the hottest cards at the time...

Not quite as big as some of the vintage baseball cards.

But in terms of modern cards it was way up there alongside the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card.

McGwire was one of the most popular players playing for one of the most powerful teams in baseball.

They aren't worth as much as they used to be, but in top condition they can still go for hundreds of dollars.

And in this guide I go over everything you need to know about collecting the 1985 Topps Mark McGwire rookie card.

Let's jump right in!

I've been a Miami Dolphins fan since I was a kid and the 1984 Topps Dan Marino rookie card has always been high on my want list.

Marino was an unbelievable quarterback and is always mentioned among the all-time greats. 

He was the first to accomplish multiple milestones including throwing for 5,000+ yards in a season (1984), first 40+ touchdown season (1984), and first to put up more than 60,000 yards in his career.

His performances skyrocketed his popularity and so his rookie card remains one of the most popular football cards in the hobby.

Marino's rookie is not only one of the most valuable football cards but it is a key to the 1984 Topps set and one of the most popular football cards in the hobby.

That said, here is a comprehensive guide that covers the key things you should know before you buy.

Babe Ruth baseball cards are arguably the most sought after cards in the entire hobby.

It's easy to understand why:

He is the game's most iconic player and the face of America's past time.

"The Bambino" started his 22 year Major League career in 1914 as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.

But it was from 1920 to 1935 as an outfielder for the New York Yankees where he built his legend into what it is today.

The kind of hitting numbers that the "Sultan of Swat" put up would be nearly unheard of today.

His popularity was off the charts during his playing career and many different companies of all kinds issued cards with him on it. There are dozens and dozens of different Babe Ruth cards out there to collect.

Let's take a look at some of the most important and rare Ruth cards in the hobby.