---
title: "1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson #79 price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/1948-leaf-jackie-robinson-79/
category: Sports cards
updated: 2026-09-27
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson #79: price, verified sales and population

> 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson #79 is one of the central postwar baseball cards and a widely searched Jackie Robinson rookie-card issue. Collectors search for it because Robinson's historical importance intersects with a difficult vintage condition profile and large grade premiums.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 22 verified sales of the 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson #79 as of September 27, 2026.
- No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $22,222 for a Base #79 PSA 3 on September 22, 2026 at eBay via PSA.
- The highest verified sale on record is $402,210 for a Base #79 PSA 7 on March 7, 2021 at Goldin Auctions via PSA Auction Prices Realized.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Base #79 | PSA 9 | — | 0 | $336,000 (2018-11-20) | $336,000 (2018-11-20) | — |
| Base #79 | PSA 8 | — | 0 | $43,100 (2026-05-07) | $324,000 (2023-08-13) | — |
| Base #79 | PSA 7 | — | 0 | $402,210 (2021-03-07) | $402,210 (2021-03-07) | 78 |
| Base #79 | PSA 6.5 | — | 0 | $61,000 (2025-10-25) | $113,160 (2021-04-26) | — |
| Base #79 | PSA 4.5 | — | 0 | $21,600 (2021-11-20) | $21,600 (2021-11-20) | — |
| Base #79 | PSA 4 | — | 0 | $18,600 (2026-01-20) | $18,600 (2026-01-20) | 251 |
| Base #79 | PSA 3 | — | 4 | $22,222 (2026-09-22) | $52,000 (2026-09-15) | 266 |
| Base #79 | PSA 2 | — | 3 | $18,750 (2026-09-13) | $18,750 (2026-09-13) | 288 |
| Base #79 | PSA Auth | — | 0 | $4,672 (2025-08-11) | $4,672 (2025-08-11) | — |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | Base #79 | PSA 3 | $22,222 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/26167929/psa) |
| 2026-09-15 | Base #79 | PSA 3 | $52,000 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/26167929/psa) |
| 2026-09-13 | Base #79 | PSA 2 | $18,750 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/63316802/psa) |
| 2026-08-27 | Base #79 | PSA 2 | $17,500 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/63316802/psa) |
| 2026-07-24 | Base #79 | PSA 3 | $19,250 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/26167929/psa) |
| 2026-07-08 | Base #79 | PSA 2 | $13,600 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/63316802/psa) |
| 2026-07-02 | Base #79 | PSA 3 | $22,000 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/26167929/psa) |
| 2026-05-26 | Base #79 | PSA 2 | $12,000 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/63316802/psa) |
| 2026-05-18 | Base #79 | PSA 2 | $11,895 | not stated | Heritage Auctions via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/63316802/psa) |
| 2026-05-16 | Base #79 | PSA 3 | $14,030 | not stated | Heritage Auctions via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/26167929/psa) |
| 2026-05-07 | Base #79 | PSA 8 | $43,100 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/31150511/psa) |
| 2026-01-20 | Base #79 | PSA 4 | $18,600 | excluded | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1948-leaf/jackie-robinson-79/21593) |
| 2025-10-25 | Base #79 | PSA 6.5 | $61,000 | not stated | Heritage Auctions via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/23849097/psa) |
| 2025-10-06 | Base #79 | PSA 2 | $10,014 | excluded | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1948-leaf/jackie-robinson-79/21593) |
| 2025-08-11 | Base #79 | PSA Auth | $4,672 | excluded | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1948-leaf/jackie-robinson-79/21593) |
| 2025-07-21 | Base #79 | PSA 6.5 | $55,000 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/23849097/psa) |
| 2025-07-14 | Base #79 | PSA 8 | $40,000 | not stated | eBay via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/31150511/psa) |
| 2023-08-13 | Base #79 | PSA 8 | $324,000 | excluded | Robert Edward Auctions via PSA Auction Prices Realized | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1948-leaf/jackie-robinson-79/21593) |
| 2021-11-20 | Base #79 | PSA 4.5 | $21,600 | not stated | Heritage Auctions via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/auctionprices/baseball-cards/1948-leaf/jackie-robinson/auction/500082) |
| 2021-04-26 | Base #79 | PSA 6.5 | $113,160 | not stated | Goldin Auctions via PSA | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/23849097/psa) |
| 2021-03-07 | Base #79 | PSA 7 | $402,210 | excluded | Goldin Auctions via PSA Auction Prices Realized | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1948-leaf/jackie-robinson-79/21593) |
| 2018-11-20 | Base #79 | PSA 9 | $336,000 | excluded | Heritage Auctions via PSA Auction Prices Realized | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1948-leaf/jackie-robinson-79/21593) |

## How to identify each version

- **Base #79**: Identify as 1948 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson with the yellow portrait design and card number 79. Keep graded examples separate by grader, numerical grade, qualifiers, and certification number.

**Identity note:** Seed identity is correct. Some hobby discussions describe the 1948 Leaf baseball issue as distributed into 1949, but the standard hobby identity and PSA record use 1948 Leaf #79.

## Why this card matters

1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson #79 matters because it is a major postwar baseball issue of Robinson, whose debut broke Major League Baseball's color barrier. PSA CardFacts treats the card as a key baseball-card record with extensive auction history and high-grade condition census entries. In sports-card terms under ch09, the athlete is only the start: this card's significance comes from the player, the year and manufacturer, the #79 issue, the condition difficulty, and the fact that the market prices graded examples very differently by grade and qualifier.

## Identifying the exact version

The exact identity is baseball, Jackie Robinson, 1948 Leaf, card #79, base issue, English, with condition or grade recorded separately. Do not merge it with 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson, Bond Bread issues, later Topps cards, autographed examples, or qualifiers such as OC or MK. For slabs, record PSA, SGC, or other grader, full grade, cert number, and any qualifier. Ch09's sports-card checklist applies: athlete, year, manufacturer, set, card number, version, and grade are all part of the identity.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

Grade is the largest documented separator in the opened PSA record. PSA CardFacts lists a PSA 9 sale at $336,000 on 2018-11-20, a PSA 8 sale at $324,000 on 2023-08-13, and many lower-grade eBay sales in 2025-2026 at much lower levels. That does not mean every PSA 8 is comparable to every PSA 8; eye appeal, qualifiers, venue, and date still matter. Ch03 requires the comps to exclude wrong cards, qualifiers, and grades rather than average them together.

## Authenticity checks

Compare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. For a 1948 Leaf Robinson, verify the set design, card number, print characteristics, size, back, registration, paper wear, and any signs of trimming, recoloring, or restoration. For graded examples, match the cert to the grader record and compare available images with the seller's photos. A copied cert or image reuse can occur, so require original front, back, edge, and surface photos, seller history, and clear return terms before relying on a high-value listing.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** A low-grade 1948 Leaf Robinson should be priced from a PSA 8 or PSA 9 headline sale. **What the evidence says:** Ch03 requires exact grader and grade comps. PSA CardFacts shows lower-grade sales in the thousands to tens of thousands while high-grade examples can be far higher.
- **Myth:** PSA population equals the number of surviving cards. **What the evidence says:** PSA population is only the count graded by PSA. Ch02 says population is not print run and not a census of all raw or other-grader copies.
- **Myth:** Vintage cards always outperform modern cards. **What the evidence says:** Ch10 rejects broad vintage-versus-modern guarantees. The evidence supports researching this exact card, grade, and entry price rather than relying on category slogans.

## FAQ

### How much is a 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson PSA 8 worth?

The opened PSA record includes a PSA 8 sale at $324,000 on 2023-08-13, but current value depends on current comps, eye appeal, and qualifier status. Source: 1.

### How much did a PSA 9 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson sell for?

PSA CardFacts lists a PSA 9 sale at $336,000 on 2018-11-20. Source: 1.

### How many PSA 8 copies exist?

PSA CardFacts showed 40 PSA 8 copies on the accessed 2026-09-26 record. Source: 1.

### How many PSA 9 copies exist?

PSA CardFacts showed 7 PSA 9 copies on the accessed 2026-09-26 record. Source: 1.

### Is every 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson a rookie card?

The opened PSA record identifies 1948 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson as the tracked issue here, but broader rookie-card debates should not be resolved without separate sources for each competing issue. Source: 1.

### Should a qualified PSA 8 OC sale be used for an unqualified PSA 8?

No, qualifiers such as OC should be separated because ch03 requires exact grade and qualifier matching. Source: 1.

## Sources

1. [1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson #79](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1948-leaf/jackie-robinson-79/21593) (PSA CardFacts)

## How to cite

> 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson #79. CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/sports/baseball/1948-leaf-jackie-robinson-79/ (accessed 2026-09-27).

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