Honus Wagner T206 Baseball Card — $7.25 million (2022)

The Honus Wagner T206 Baseball Card commands the highest price ever paid for a sports card at $7.25 million in a 2022 private sale. Issued between 1909 and 1911, its extreme rarity—fewer than 200 copies exist—stems from Wagner himself demanding American Tobacco cease production due to objections over marketing to children. This PSA 3 graded specimen outpaces the #6 Action Comics #1 by more than double its value, underscoring its unparalleled status in collectibles. The card's backstory and scarcity make it a legendary artifact of baseball history.