And the reason he was drafted at all was that his father also happened to be a good friend of the Los Angeles Dodgers manager, Tommy Lasorda. As a result, high-grade PSA and BGS 1993 SP Derek Jeter rookie cards can push into the ultra-premium range. Second to Ken Griffey Jr, Barry Bonds is the most collected baseball rookie card from the late 80s early 90s. Yet, his other claim to fame, his record of playing in 2,632 consecutive games, nearly fell off the rails during the season. Through the first 90 games of the 1993 season, Rickey Henderson found himself doing what he did best for the Oakland Athletics: lighting up the basepaths. His 1993 SP rookie card, in gem mint condition, sells for around $800 on average. With key rookies like Manny Ramirez, Chipper Jones, and Derek Jeter, this set still holds huge value today. Derek Jeter (1993 SP Foil RC #279) This has to be one of the most significant baseball cards of the 1990's, if not all time. Looking to make another deep run for a shot at repeating as champs, they traded Steve Karsay and Jos Herrera to Oakland in exchange for Henderson. 1993 Finest Ken Griffey Jr. Refractor #110, #5. More than individual achievements, though, Mattingly longed for the chance to make a postseason appearance. Baseball fans had caught an immediate glimpse of just how hitter-friendly the thin Denver air would be for several Colorado Rockies, whether at Mile High Stadium or Coors Field years later. Predictably, that ridiculous offensive output had made Thomas baseball cards hot hobby items, and his fire had sparked the 1990 Leaf kindling into a bona fide explosion. For some, it might be the most fun Derek Jeter rookie card. But those hits didnt materialize, and so he did not thusly streak. He also won another Gold Glove in centerfield and finished in the top 5 of American League MVP voting for the first time. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough, and the Blue Jays would defeat the Sox in six to advance to the World Series. Gone were the gray borders, flat finish, and sort of drab photography that had marked the 1991 and 1992 Leaf sets, replaced by no borders, high-quality photos front and back, and ice-storm gloss, also front and back. He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. Ungraded & graded values for all '93 Topps Gold 1993 Action Packed Baseball Cards - COMC He just wasn't the same player anymore and ended his career just two home runs shy of 400.
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