11990 Action Packed #34 on eBay
RCBase
Action Packed, base rookie card.
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Best Emmitt Smith rookie cards
Emmitt Smith's key rookie card is the 1990 Action Packed #34. Emmitt Smith was a 1st round, 17th overall pick in the 1990 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. The checklist below lists 5 rookie cards by card number, each row from a cited source.
Dallas Cowboys · Rookie year 1990
Key rookie card
1990 Action Packed #34
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Emmitt Smith market data
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- His key card...Lowest ask, key card...All his cards...eBay listings now. Never stored.
- His checklist
- 24 cards: 5 RCs, 3 autos, 1 numbered /99 or lowerParlae checklist, every sourced card
Emmitt Smith live market
eBay listings now, never stored1990 Action Packed #34, his key rookie card.
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Base #34, ending soon
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Base #34 PSA 10, ending soon
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21990 Fleer Update #U40 on eBay
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Fleer, base rookie card.
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31990 Pro Set #685 on eBay
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Pro Set, base rookie card.
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41990 Score Supplemental #101T on eBay
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Score, base rookie card.
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51990 Topps Traded #27T on eBay
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Topps, base rookie card.
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Which Emmitt Smith card is the real rookie card
His rookie cards are from 1990, his first season, and several of them come from late-season update or traded sets: Action Packed #34, Fleer Update #U40, Pro Set #685, Score Supplemental #101T and Topps Traded #27T. The guide notes PSA has graded over 4,000 of the Topps Traded card as gem mint, against fewer than 200 for the Action Packed card. The licensed field is left null because no fetched source states the licensing terms.
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Emmitt Smith's career, in brief
- Played 15 seasons, 1990 to 2002 with the Dallas Cowboys and 2003 to 2004 with the Arizona Cardinals.
- The NFL's career rushing leader with 18,355 yards, plus 164 rushing touchdowns.
- Won three Super Bowls, the 1993 NFL MVP and the Super Bowl XXVIII MVP.
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.
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Emmitt Smith card checklist
5 rookie cards and 19 other cards with card numbers, each from the checklist linked on its row. A row marked "one source" is printed by one checklist site only. Parallels are counted, not listed.
- 1990 Action Packed #34 on eBay[1]Base · Not numbered · RCBaseNot numberedRC
- 1990 Fleer Update #U40 on eBay[1]Base · Not numbered · RCBaseNot numberedRC
- 1990 Pro Set #685 on eBay[1]Base · Not numbered · RCBaseNot numberedRC
- 1990 Score Supplemental #101T on eBay[1]Base · Not numbered · RCBaseNot numberedRC
- 1990 Topps Traded #27T on eBay[1]Base · Not numbered · RCBaseNot numberedRC
- 2024 Prizm All Purpose #17 on eBay5 parallels listed [1][2][3]Insert · Not numberedInsertNot numberedNo
- 2024 Prizm Profiles #19 on eBay[1][2][3]Insert · Not numberedInsertNot numberedNo
- 2024 Select Premier Level #155 on eBay50 parallels listed [1][2][3]Chrome · Not numberedChromeNot numberedNo
- 2024 Select Spectra HOF Signatures Prizm #2 on eBay[1][2][3]Auto · Not numberedAutoNot numberedNo
- 2024 Mosaic Carbon Copy #14 on eBay8 parallels listed [1]Insert · Not numberedInsertNot numberedNo
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- 2024 Mosaic Men of Mastery #15 on eBay8 parallels listed [1][2][3]Insert · Not numberedInsertNot numberedNo
- 2024 Mosaic Touchdown Masters #18 on eBay9 parallels listed [1][2][3]Insert · Not numberedInsertNot numberedNo
- 2025 Prizm All Purpose #11 on eBay5 parallels listed [1][2][3]Insert · Not numberedInsertNot numberedNo
- 2025 Prizm Manga - Vertical #5 on eBay[1][2][3]Insert · Not numberedInsertNot numberedNo
- 2025 Prizmatic #8 on eBay10 parallels listed [1][2][3]Insert · Not numberedInsertNot numberedNo
- 2025 Topps Chrome Legends of the Gridiron #LOG-16 on eBay11 parallels listed [1][2]Insert · Not numberedInsertNot numberedNo
- 2025 Donruss Optic #5 on eBay35 parallels listed [1][2][3]Chrome · Not numberedChromeNot numberedNo
- 2025 Donruss Optic Downtown Duos #13 on eBay4 parallels listed [1]Insert · Not numberedInsertNot numberedNo
- 2025 Donruss Optic Sunday Kings #27 on eBay4 parallels listed [1][2][3]Insert · Not numberedInsertNot numberedNo
- 2025 Panini Select Football - Signatures Prizm #16 on eBay[1][2][3]Auto · Not numberedAutoNot numberedNo
- 2025 Select Pairings #1 on eBay2 parallels listed [1]Insert · Not numberedInsertNot numberedNo
- 2025 Donruss #4 on eBay16 parallels listed [1][2][3]Base · Not numberedBaseNot numberedNo
- 2025 Donruss All-Time Gridiron Kings Autographs #6 on eBay[1][2][3]Auto · /25Auto/25No
- 2025 Donruss All-Time Gridiron Kings #6 on eBay1 parallels listed [1][2][3]Insert · Not numberedInsertNot numberedNo
Graded Emmitt Smith rookie cards: PSA 10, BGS and CGC
A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) or BGS 9.5 is the top grade most collectors look for: sharp corners, clean edges, centered printing and an unmarked surface. A graded card and a raw one are different cards to look up. How the four graders compare and what grading costs.
- 1990 Action Packed #34 PSA 10on eBay
- 1990 Fleer Update #U40 PSA 10on eBay
- 1990 Pro Set #685 PSA 10on eBay
- 1990 Pro Set #685: the lack of borders makes the edges show wear easily (source: oldsportscards.com).
How PSA, CGC and Beckett grade
PSA
- Top grades:
- Gem Mint 10, then Mint 9 and NM-MT 8.
- Half grades:
- 1.5 through 8.5 since February 2008; there is no PSA 9.5.
One overall grade on the label. Centering weighs heavily in it.
CGC
- Top grades:
- Pristine 10 (virtually flawless, 50/50 centering), then Gem Mint 10 and Mint+ 9.5.
- Half grades:
- Yes, from Fair 1.5 up to Mint+ 9.5.
Authentic (AU) for a genuine card that cannot take a number; Authentic Altered (AA) for one that was altered.
Source: CGC grading scale
Beckett (BGS)
- Top grades:
- Pristine 10; a Black Label Pristine 10 has a 10 in all four subgrades.
- Half grades:
- Yes, 1 to 10 in half points.
Four subgrades on the label: centering, corners, edges and surface.
Source: Beckett grading
Grading scales as each grader describes them, checked Oct 16, 2026.
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Emmitt Smith card questions
What is Emmitt Smith's rookie card?
- Emmitt Smith's first base rookie card is the 1990 Action Packed #34. Emmitt Smith's rookie season was 1990.
What year is Emmitt Smith's rookie card?
- Emmitt Smith's rookie season was 1990, so the rookie cards carry that year.
How many rookie cards does Emmitt Smith have?
- Our checklist lists 5 Emmitt Smith rookie cards with card numbers, each from a cited source. It is not every parallel or color variation.
How much is a Emmitt Smith rookie card worth?
- Parlae does not print card values. Find the year, set, card number, parallel and grade on your card, then check eBay sold listings or eBay's price guide for that exact card.
Does Emmitt Smith have a PSA 10?
- PSA's population report says how many PSA 10s exist of each card; Parlae does not reprint it. To see PSA 10 copies listed now, use "Check PSA 10 prices" beside each card above.
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