I really like all the various "players of yore" sets out there, I also really like that I can slowly build those sets almost exclusively thru ten cent boxes at the card shows. That being said, I only recently learned of the blue parallels for the 2004 Fleer Greats of the Game set. I know I shouldn't be surprised they exist since just about every set now has at least one parallel version, which by the way, I don't mind as I generally like the various parallels. And in case you're wondering how I didn't know of their existence until very recently, I probably should mention that I was taking a break from sports card collecting from around 2000 to 2010 so I'm still playing catch up on a lot of the stuff released during that time period.
So without further ado, here are the three cards from the 2004 Fleer Greats that I got.
1. Jim Palmer blue parallel #'d 444/500:
2. Rollie Fingers blue parallel #'d 24/74:
According to baseballcardpedia (and other sites) the blue parallels from both series 1 and 2, are all serially numbered to 500. But I have seen a few from the first series that are numbered lower and it seems like the majority of the second series have a lower print run, the card above being a perfect example. If anyone has any info on the print run situation, please let me know.
3. Thurman Munson The Glory of their Time insert #'d 504/1977:
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I've always loved this set - it's simple and elegant design and I really like the raised "picture frame" motif. Nice pick ups!
ReplyDeleteIt is a very attractive looking set.
DeleteGreats of the Game is an awesome set. I talked about parallels from this era on my blog as well yesterday.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I read your Flair post last night. You had a pretty neat card featured.
DeleteThat Munson card takes me back. Nick did a blog series called "The Glory of Their Time" ages upon ages ago.
ReplyDeleteI will have to check out his archives and read those.
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