Every basketball fan of the 80-90’s knows that Charles Barkley was one of the best players of his era. His ability to rebound at his size was incredible. Barkley’s sensational play earned him an MVP award and one trip to the NBA Finals where he faced MJ and the Bulls in 1993. His illustrious career made him popular off the court and he remains famous due to his role on the TV show “Inside the NBA”. Below you’ll find our buyer’s guide to the best Charles Barkley basketball cards available for sale.
The Charles Barkley rookie cards on the market right now are predominantly signed cards. If we find some additional unsigned cards in the coming months we will add them here as an update.
Our first signed rookie card of Charles Barkley is from his first season with the Sixers. The card is in perfect condition and is graded 10. This card is one of the best Barkley cards to own and should continue to increase in value.
This rookie card is one of the rarest cards to get if you’re looking for a card in near perfect condition. The design of the card is very special and the image chosen is typical of Barkley’s game. The premium price speaks for itself in terms of value and rarity.
This rookie card is one of the rarest and it’s in perfect condition. This card has a great design and we love the photo. Another good option for a valuable Barkley rookie card.
This signed card will turn heads. It shows one of the highlights of Barkley game - dunking. It is also signed and in perfect condition judging by its GEM Mint 10 grade. It’s also one of the most premium cards we found.
The only unsigned rookie card from this lot is this extremely original sculptured card. It’s in perfect condition (GEM Mint 10) and it displays Barkley dunking the basketball during his rookie season. It’s also very affordable and a great option if you’re a big Barkley fan.
This sports card from Panini highlights Barkley in his 76ers jersey. It’s listed at a very affordable price and it shows some stats on the back. It is a nice card for fans of Barkley because the Sixers were his first team.
This PSA 8 Graded card from his Phoenix Suns years is in great condition and listed at an affordable price. It's from the 1995-1996 season when Barkley once again lead a good offensive Suns team. This card is from the same year Space Jam was released in theatres.
Our first Houston Rockets sports card is listed at a medium-price and it showcases Barkley in his Rockets gear. Once again, Barkley led a very good offensive team that year. They went all the way to the Western Conference Finals before losing to the Karl Malone-John and Stockton Utah Jazz. It’s also graded 10, the highest mark, meaning that the card is in pristine condition.
Our last card of this category is also from the Houston Rockets during the 1997-1998 season. This was his second year with the Rockets where they again lost to the Jazz in the playoffs. This card from Topps is graded 6 so the condition is not premium. However this does help lower the price.
Our first card set is a set of 5 ungraded cards from his 76ers playing days. This is where it all started for Barkley and this is a great option for his true fans. It’s really affordable and makes a great gift. The set includes a card from the Barcelona Olympic Games where he was a member of the original “Dream Team”.
This medium-priced sports card set is a mix between the Orlando Magic squad and the 76ers. It’s a mix of starting players and offers a nice variety. During this season the 76ers finished 5th in the Eastern Conference. It was Barkley’s second highest scoring season so these cards are a great piece of history.
This affordable card set is a collection of Phoenix Suns’ cards. While in Phoenix Barkley won an MVP and went to the NBA Finals. These were some of the best years of Barkley’s career, so it’s a great asset for his fans.
This high-end priced Barkley card set is ideal for someone looking for a more expensive and valuable set. It includes cards from the “Dream Team”, the 76ers, and the Rockets. Plus, there is a signed “Hoop” cover in the center of it.
In 1988 it was Charles Barkley’s fifth NBA season and the Sixers had a good team. They made the playoffs and Barkley had an excellent season statistically. In the mid-range price this card offers a good value for collectors looking for a signed Barkley card.
This signed card is from Barkley’s last season with the 76ers in 1991. It has a cool design and it’s a great pick for any Barkley fan.
Our last card in this category is a premium card. The card is very original, and the signature is at the center of the card. We can see Charles Barkley at the top of it wearing his famous number 34 with the Sixers.
Here is our Top Pick, Runner-up, and best On A Budget picks from the cards we reviewed. We hope you enjoyed it. If you think we should add a specific card send us a link at requests@buysidesports.com.