Step back into one of the greatest eras of baseball cards—the 1980s.
It was a decade of iconic rookie cards, bold designs, and a booming hobby that captured the hearts of collectors everywhere.
From Ripken to McGwire, from Topps to Donruss, the ’80s delivered a mix of future Hall of Famers, forgotten gems, and plenty of cardboard controversy.
Whether you grew up collecting and trading these cards or you’re just getting into collecting old-school cards, this quiz will test your knowledge of one of the most nostalgic eras in the hobby.
Think you know your ‘80s cardboard? Let’s see how sharp your memory really is with these 12 questions.
Let us know how you do!
1980s Baseball Cards - The Quiz
You’ll have 25 seconds to answer each question.
#1. What company introduced their first full set of baseball cards in 1981?
#2. Which card company released the glossy, limited-edition ‘Tiffany’ sets in the mid-to-late ’80s?
#3. Which player’s rookie card appears in the 1983 Topps set along with Ryne Sandberg and Tony Gwynn?
#4. What border style was used on the 1987 Topps cards, giving it a distinct look that collectors either love or hate?
#5. What year was the first Score baseball card set released?
#6. Which players feature alongside Cal Ripken Jr. on his 1982 Topps rookie card?
#7. Which Topps set included Rickey Henderson’s legendary rookie card?
#8. Which card company featured puzzle pieces of Hank Aaron as inserts in their 1986 set?
#9. What was the standard number of cards in the majority of Topps base sets during the 1980s?
#10. What was notable about the 1989 Bowman baseball card set?
#11. What card number is Ken Griffey Jr.’s iconic 1989 Upper Deck rookie card?
#12. Which player is wrongly pictured on the original 1987 Donruss Opening Day Barry Bonds card?
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