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Welcome Dawn Staley card fan and WNBA collector!
On this page you will find a list of top Dawn Staley cards ranked. The cards in the list below are ranked by a number based on a number of factors including print runs, market demand, previous sales prices, and future growth potential. This is not an exact science, so use this as a list of top Dawn Staley cards as a guide and do your own research before making any purchases.
Top 16 Player Name Cards
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1994 Upper Deck USA Dawn Staley
Dawn Staley is one of the most decorated Olympians of modern times. A three time Gold medalist, Staley’s 1994 Upper Deck USA card is her first card ever produced. Featuring a close up of Staley taken from the Women’s Team poster, this pre-rookie card is a nostalgic add to any collection.
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1996 Topps USA Women’s National Team Dawn Staley
Staying on the Olympic theme, our next card is the 1996 Topps Dawn Staley USA Women’s National Team card. Featuring an aggressive design and Staley in air making a layup, this card is another example of the dominance of the women’s basketball team. Ironically, a little over 20 years later, Dawn Staley was named the head coach of the Women’s USA Basketball team.
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1996 Classic Sears Legends of the Final Four Dawn Staley
Many often forget how dominant Dawn Staley was during her collegiate career. The one time NCAA leader in steals, Staley appeared in three Final Fours during her time at the University of Virginia. While she never took home a National Title, this 1996 Classic Sears Legends of the Final Four pays homage to the two time National Player of the Year.
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13.
2005 Rittenhouse WNBA Dawn Staley In Uniform Autograph
One of two of her first autographs from the first year Rittenhouse took over the license, the first one on our list is the “In Uniform” variation. Having been recently traded, the card features Staley in her Houston Comets jersey, alongside her signature.
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2005 Rittenhouse WNBA Dawn Staley Action Autograph
The second of the two autograph cards from 2005, is the “Action” variation. Featuring Staley driving to the hole, this is one of the last cards produced of the WNBA legend. Staley would go on to retire after the 2006 season, having played 8 years, making the playoffs six times.
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11.
2006 Rittenhouse WNBA Dawn Staley All Star Jerseys
The last insert card produced of Dawn Staley, the 2006 Rittenhouse WNBA All Jersey is also one of a few memorabilia cards for the star. Featuring a piece of game-worn All Star game jersey, this card is a desirable addition to any Staley collection, if the market ever picks up for her cards, a great investment.
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10.
1999 Hoops SkyBox WNBA Dawn Staley Rookie Card
The ninth overall pick in the 1999 WNBA draft, Dawn Staley was the Charlotte Sting’s franchise player for over half a decade. Her 1999 Hoops SkyBox card is one of two rookie cards, but thanks to overproduction, this one is far less popular with collectors than it’s sister Fleer Ultra variations. A very affordable add, this card is more for collectors, than investors.
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1999 Hoops SkyBox WNBA Dawn Staley Autographics
The second card from the 199 Hoops SkyBox WNBA, Staley’s Autographics autograph card is one of three rookie auto cards produced of the current University of South Carolina Head Coach. Showing a focused Dawn handling the rock, if you only have room for one 1999 Hoops WNBA card in your stash, make it this one.
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2000 Fleer Ultra Dawn Staley Platinum Medallion /25
There’s much debate in the hobby over the collectibility of a second year card, but when it’s numbered to 25, it’s hard to not put it on the list. The 2000 Fleer Ultra Dawn Staley Platinum Medallion parallel card is one of the lowest printed Staley cards that is still accessible to own. While this may never be an investment grade card, this is a rarer card of the Hall of Famer that’s perfect for the passionate collector.
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2000 Fleer Ultra Dawn Staley Fresh Ink Gold Auto /50
Until 2020 there weren’t many Dawn Staley autograph cards. The 2000 Fleer Ultra Dawn Staley Fresh Ink Gold Auto is one of the best of the few. Limited to just 50 copies, this on-card auto is one of the best looking cards on the list. With renewed interest in the early years of the WNBA, this is one card that continues to rise in price.
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6.
2020 Panini Prizm WNBA Dawn Staley Signature Series Gold Prizm Auto /10
Speaking of 2020, the next card on our list is the 2020 Panini Prizm WNBA Dawn Staley Signature Series Gold Prizm Auto. Numbered to 10, this parallel is the most desirable of the several produced by Panini in 2020. The only Ultra Modern card on the list, this is a great addition to any Dawn Staley collection.
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1999 Fleer Ultra WNBA Dawn Staley Fresh Ink /50
At number six is the 1999 Fleer Ultra WNBA Dawn Staley Fresh Ink Blue Auto. This variation features the Staley’s signature in blue ink versus the numbered to 400 version in black ink. Numbered to just 50 copies, this card is the more desirable of the Fresh Ink cards produced. Given it’s a rookie auto, this card is desired by collectors and investors.
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1999 Fleer Ultra WNBA Dawn Staley
At number four is the 1999 Fleer Ultra WNBA Dawn Staley base rookie card. This card is a must have for any Staley collector or investor building a portfolio of the games greatest players. Although not exactly rare, it can be a tough grade as it’s condition sensitive with several printing defects pervasive throughout the set. Still underpriced at the time of writing, this is a card to add as soon as you can.
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2004 Fleer Ultra WNBA Dawn Staley Seasons Crowns Letters /6
From a base rookie, to the rarest cards to make the list, at number three we have the 2004 Fleer Ultra WNBA Dawn Staley Seasons Crowns Letters. Comprising six cards that spell out “Staley,” you do not see Seasons Crowns Letters come up for sale very often. This makes them highly desirable to collectors and investors alike. If you find one or more and can afford them, hop on them immediately.
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1999 Fleer Ultra Dawn Staley Gold Medallion Rookie Card
At number two is the 1999 Fleer Ultra Dawn Staley Gold Medallion parallel rookie card. A shorter run variation of the base, this card features a gold overlay that shimmers brilliantly in the right light. Showcasing the only person to win the Naismith award as a player and coach, this card is a perfect balance of rarity and accessibility. If you can only own one Staley, and you are on a bit of a budget, this is the one to own.
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1999 Fleer Ultra Dawn Staley Platinum Medallion Rookie Card /25
As great as Dawn Staley was as a player, her performance as a coach may end up overshadowing it. What does that have to do with her 1999 Fleer Ultra Dawn Staley Platinum Medallion Rookie Card? Nothing, but what more do you have to say about a numbered to 25 rookie card after everything else you’ve read. That said, expect to pay up when one comes up for sale. Platinum WNBA cards are always fast movers.