Which is the better card?

Barry is widely regarded as the more talented and better RB of the two. Barry is ranked #10 on the all-time NFL greatest players list while Emmitt is #19. Emmitt simply played for the better team and had a notably better offensive line. That said, the Emmitt RC is much more visually appealing. I love the look of that Emmitt RC.

I think both will move similarly on pricing. Honestly, I think any collection needs both. If forced to choose, I vote Barry because he was the better RB talent wise.

I'm a Barry Sanders guy forever. But for that to be his key RC is a crying shame, considering what he was able to do with his body on the field of play. The Emmitt card, on the other hand, captures his playing style BEAUTIFULLY.

From a condition standpoint, I think it's tough to find an Emmitt 9 with decent enough centering and NO WHITE on the dark edges. I'd grab that one. You'll have ample opportunity to find equal or better Barry Sanders PSA 9s.

they are both are great cards! i have both in psa 10 grade. every football collection should have both of these guys in nine or ten.

As a Dallas fan, Emmitt was tougher, but Barry was a lot more talented with a worse team.

As far as cards go, there are a lot more Sanders Score RC's out there and the darker border on the Emmitt, at least to me, makes it a much better card in terms of money long term

Sanders +1

@DBesse27 said:
Sanders was better, Emmitt is the tougher card to get a 9 on.

I agree with Old Danny boy. Only caveat is if I needed 2 yards and the game depended on it I am not ever giving the ball to Barry Sanders. He was transcendent in the open field and in my opinion in a class by himself. Between the tackles I would want at least 20 backs over him. For me the most complete back of all time is on my avatar. Barry was the most elusive and dynamic though no doubt.

Is that Lawrence Taylor on the right side, chasing Emmitt? Having two HOFers on the card would be cool.

Barry's the better RB imo. Emmitt's 90 Score Supp. is about as perfect a look as you can get. Classic Dallas uniform. In game action shot. Great looking card.

@rexvos said:

@DBesse27 said:
Sanders was better, Emmitt is the tougher card to get a 9 on.

I agree with Old Danny boy. Only caveat is if I needed 2 yards and the game depended on it I am not ever giving the ball to Barry Sanders. He was transcendent in the open field and in my opinion in a class by himself. Between the tackles I would want at least 20 backs over him. For me the most complete back of all time is on my avatar. Barry was the most elusive and dynamic though no doubt.

But what if you needed 80 yards on the next play and the opposing defense was Tampa circa 1994?