Manufacturer: Fleer
Set Size: 660 Cards
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
Set Notes: 1982 Fleer baseball cards feature a simplistic design with player photo and a solid color frame with pill shaped bottom text holder. Inside this shape is player name , position and team in white. Backs include team logo, stats and information in blue and yellow. Considered by many to be Fleers worst set because of the simple design and blurry photos, 1982 still holds some nostalgia for 1980s kids.
Key Rookies From 1982 Fleer: 24 – Dave Stewart | 176 – Cal Ripken Jr. | 603 – Lee Smith
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1982 Fleer Rookie Card Price Guide
| Rookie | Card # | Raw | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Marshall | 13 | $1 | - | - | $50 |
| Bobby Mitchell | 14 | $1 | - | - | - |
| Tom Niedenfuer | 16 | 75¢ | - | - | - |
| Ted Power | 17 | 75¢ | - | - | $35 |
| Ron Roenicke | 19 | $1 | - | - | $50 |
| Steve Sax | 21 | $1 | - | $10 | $50 |
| Dave Stewart | 24 | $2 | $5 | $20 | $50 |
| Gene Nelson | 45 | $1 | - | - | - |
| Dave Righetti | 52 | $1 | - | $12 | $30 |
| Scott Brown | 60 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Joe Edelen | 65 | 75¢ | - | - | - |
| Shooty Babitt | 86 | 75¢ | - | - | - |
| Keith Drumright | 89 | 75¢ | - | - | - |
| John Martin | 121 | 75¢ | - | - | $50 |
| Orlando Sanchez | 126 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Mark Brouhard | 135 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Marshall Edwards | 140 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Rickey Keeton | 146 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Cal Ripken, Jr. | 176 | $15 | $35 | $98 | $3,650 |
| Terry Francona | 188 | $1 | $9 | $15 | $40 |
| Wallace Johnson | 192 | $1 | - | - | - |
| Brad Mills | 196 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Tim Wallach | 210 | $1 | - | $5 | $30 |
| Joe Pittman | 222 | 25¢ | - | - | - |
| Luis Aguayo | 238 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| George Cappuzzello | 264 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Marty Castillo | 265 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Rick Leach | 272 | 50¢ | - | - | $35 |
| Steve Crawford | 291 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Rich Gedman | 294 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Bob Ojeda | 301 | 50¢ | - | - | $15 |
| Kevin Hickey | 344 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Von Hayes | 371 | $1 | - | $15 | - |
| Fred Breining | 385 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Darryl Motley | 417 | 25¢ | - | - | - |
| Ken Phelps | 420 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Rufino Linares | 439 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Rick Mahler | 440 | 50¢ | - | - | $50 |
| Angel Moreno | 469 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Mike Witt | 473 | 75¢ | - | $10 | - |
| Johnny Ray | 492 | 75¢ | - | - | - |
| Bryan Clark | 507 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Casey Parsons | 515 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Ed Lynch | 531 | 75¢ | - | - | - |
| Don Cooper | 550 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Jack O'Connor | 557 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Juan Bonilla | 567 | 50¢ | - | - | $50 |
| Danny Boone | 568 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Chris Welsh | 584 | 75¢ | - | - | - |
| Jody Davis | 592 | $1 | - | - | $30 |
| Lee Smith | 603 | $3 | $5 | $20 | $80 |
| Ty Waller | 607 | 50¢ | - | - | - |
| Jorge Bell | 609 | $1 | $5 | $10 | $40 |
| Data Updated: March 2026 | |||||
Overview of 1982 Fleer Baseball Cards
The 1982 Fleer baseball card set is a significant one in collecting history, largely due to the presence of one of the most iconic rookie cards of all time.
Size: The set consists of 660 cards.
Design: Compared to its competitors like Topps and Donruss, the 1982 Fleer set is often criticized for its design. Collectors sometimes describe the photos as “blurry” or “grainy” and the overall design as “boring” or “lackluster.” The player’s name, team, and position are usually in an oblong design near the bottom of the card. The backs include statistics and a team logo.
Packaging: Fleer replaced gum in its packs with team stickers, a trend that continued for a while. Packs contained 15 cards plus one sticker, while cello packs had 28 cards and two stickers.
Notable Rookie Cards: The undisputed king of the 1982 Fleer set is the Cal Ripken Jr. rookie card (#176). It’s a cornerstone of any 1980s baseball card collection and remains highly sought after, especially in high grades.
- Lee Smith (#603)
- Dave Stewart (#24)
- Mike Scioscia (#22)
- Steve Sax (#21)
While most common cards from the 1982 Fleer set hold relatively little value, the value of the set is almost entirely driven by the Cal Ripken Jr. rookie card. Graded, high-condition examples of Ripken’s rookie can command significant prices. Error cards like the John Littlefield reversed image also hold a premium for collectors.
Despite its design flaws and numerous errors, the 1982 Fleer set holds a special place in the hobby due to its historical significance and the presence of such an important rookie card.
Popular 1982 Fleer Baseball Rookie Cards
