1988 Fleer: Tony Gwynn led the league in batting average eight times. He hit over .320 in 13 seasons. He was a .338 career hitter with a .388 on base percentage. Just crazy greatness.
A couple more Hall of Famers in Cal Ripken Jr. and Dennis Eckersley. Mike Greenwell was no slouch in the hitting department, playing 12 seasons with the Red Sox ending his career with a .303 batting average and .368 on base percentage.
SuperStar Specials are fun cards. I wish we had more like these today. I know Topps tries with team and checklist cards, but I also want something closer to these.
We love Fleer stickers and the '88 design was great with different options.
Cincinnati traded Jeff Montgomery to the Kansas City Royals for Van Snider after only one season. Yep, didn't know who he was either. KC was the clear winner there as he played 12 seasons for the Royals ending with 304 saves.
Kent Tekulve's walkout music, Rubberband Man, was a classic as was the Pirates unis. He talks about it some here. Ron Gant looking 12 and Joe Niekro and the lost art that is the knuckleball. I always like pitchers who threw it.
The backs of the stickers were just as much fun. A color photo would have been better, but I'll take it.
More greats from the era. I'll always take an Eric Davis card and always wonder what if...? Fun design, fun set and so many fun memories of these players.
BREAKDOWN:
45 – Total Cards (3 Packs)
3 - Stickers
2 – SuperStar Specials
2 – Major League Prospects
45 – Total Cards (3 Packs)
3 - Stickers
2 – SuperStar Specials
2 – Major League Prospects