The 1980s were a time of growth in the hobby. More and more people started collecting and caring for their cards, taking a true interest in what was happening in the world of sports. As a result, some of them are in better shape than those from the prior decade . The decade also saw the rookie cards of some of the greatest NFL players of all time, which still command a premium today. Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway scrambles during Super Bowl XXIV against the San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 28, 1990 in New Orleans. | MICHAEL MADRID / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Names such as Joe Montana , Dan Marino, and John Elway would see their first Topps cards during the decade. While many more iconic names made their cardboard debut, these three quarterbacks appear on the list in part one of this mini-series. 1981 Topps Football Joe Montana Rookie Card 1981 Topps Football Joe Montana RC PSA 8 | eBay While these cards are not ranked, one could argue that it is the most iconic of the decade.…