I think I've already mentioned that most of my COMC pickups will be posted over on the other blog, but I still have a few left to show off here. And today's post again features one of my all-time favorite players:
Tony Gwynn 2001 Upper Deck All-Star Heroes jersey (#0602/1994)
First of all, is anyone surprised that Gwynn scored the winning run in the '94 All-Star Game? In the bottom of the 10th, Gwynn singled and was doubled home by Moises Alou, then of the Expos, allowing the NL to win their first game since 1987. Incidentally, check out the elected starting hitters for each league. Every one of the American Leaguers is or will be in the Hall of Fame except Joe Carter, while in the NL you've got Ozzie Smith for sure, then maybe Mike Piazza and Barry Bonds. Yeesh.
So, yeah, I'm a huge fan of this set, and I almost literally jumped at the chance to pick up this sweet jersey of Gwynn. (but didn't actually literally jump because that would have been counterproductive and weird) There's just so much to like: the excellent, generously-allotted relics in the shape of home plate, the serial numbering to the year of the game, the idea of a relic set celebrating such a specific aspect of the All-Star game. You just can't go wrong! And to further remind you that I let this set so much, here's the other three I already had:
This set has all the legends from my youth. Thanks for the heads up about these cards.
ReplyDeleteCool, glad you know about it now!
Deletethat set is awesome. i hope you do pursue it, because i really want to see your post when it's all put together.
ReplyDeleteSure, I'll take a stab at it if folks like you will contribute a bit so I can pick up the more expensive cards in the set!
DeleteGreat looking set. I'll definitely have to chase down a Gwynn for my collection. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI totally think you should--I know you'd love it. Thanks for reading. And don't forget to let me know when we can get a trade going!
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