Being one of the more affordable Willie Mays autograph cards is a plus. Maybe it's because the San Francisco Giants weren't very good in 1995, stumbling to a 67-77 record and a last-place finish in the NL West. Most Expensive, And, perhaps surprisingly to many modern-day autograph-seekers, many would acquiesce, including the Yankees, Micionis favorite team. Only one of them will be part of the auction Sunday, but the rest will be included in online auctions hosted by Wheatland over the next few months. McGwire came back looking like the MVP candidate he'd been from 1987-92 as one-half of the "Bash Brothers.". Living near New York for nearly 100 years, Micioni saw not only some of the most iconic moments and players in Yankees history, but was also around for the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants. Within the 660-card checklist, there are many stars and Hall of Famers like Derek Jeter, Ken Griffey Jr., Rickey Henderson, Cal Ripken Jr., Kirby Puckett to keep things interesting. "Youre talking about cards that needed to be handled and sent to the players and autographed and then returned and then preserved. In 1995 his cards were as hot as Griffey. He turned things around in the ALCS against the Mariners, going 6-21 with two home runs and two RBI to help push the Indians into the World Series, where they eventually lost 4-2 to the Atlanta Braves and their dominant pitching staff. The double-sided cards brought together the best from both leagues. Aaron Boone and Rey Ordoez each have rookie cards in the set but other than those two, there aren't really any big-name rookies. Card Description NM EX/NM EX VG GOOD; 1995 Upper Deck Collectors Choice #1 Charles Johnson: $0.34: . And then theres Michael Jordan. It starts with a big V and a series of squiggles that loosely resemble Guerrero. 1995 Classic Five Sport is different in that you get the full Vladimir, setting it apart from over 1,500 other different Vladimir Guerrero autograph cards out there. Click on any card to see more graded card prices, historic prices, and past sales. Uncle Jimmy, as he was known around his hometown of Boonton, actually owned six cards signed by The Sultan of Swat himself, as well as signed Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx cards from the same Goudey collectibles set, the news outlet reported. Click on any card to see more graded card prices, historic prices, and past sales. Seattle sizzled in August and September, capturing the team's first-ever AL West championship and playoff berth. The top name at the time of the set's release was Hideo Nomo. Is Carlos Beltrans Rookie Card actually a Carlos Beltran card? 1995 Upper Deck card list & price guide. The collection, which has been authenticated and graded by Professional Sports Authenticator, will be auctioned off as 2,000 separate lots. Not a single Frank Thomas in the mix? For the 1995 season, Jones finished second to the Los Angeles Dodgers' Hideo Nomo in the NL Rookie of the Year vote and eighteenth in MVP voting but the World Series ring suited him just fine. 457 Brian McRae 453 Ariel Prieto 2022 Bowmans Best Baseball Checklist, Team Set Lists and Details, One-Sheet Collections: Best Active NBA Stars Who Have Never Been All-Stars, 2022 Bowman Inception Baseball Checklist, Team Set Lists, Odds and Details, 2022-23 Leaf Exotic Basketball Checklist and Details, 2021-22 SP Game Used CHL Hockey Checklist and Details, 2023 GAS Arnold Schwarzenegger: Built to Perfection Trading Cards Carry Some Heavy Weight, 2022 Panini Flawless Collegiate Basketball Checklist and Details, 2022 Topps Allen & Ginter Chrome Baseball Checklist, Team Set Lists and Details. 467 Ken Hill Get my weekly newsletter with the latest hobby updates delivered straight to your inbox! Sazon Latino Restaurant Gift Card. User Agreement. He had pins from when he went to games and was a supporter of Jackie Robinson. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Baseball cards had to be more creative and meaningful to try and stop the bleeding. Beltrans has Lebron and vice versa. Jones started over thirty games in the outfield for Atlanta but ultimately served as their everyday third baseman, starting in 121 games at the hot corner. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, Casey Roland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. In September, Jeter appeared briefly in two more games for the Yankees but was left off the active roster for the team's ALDS trip to Seattle, where they lost a tough 3-2 dogfight with the Mariners. Shortcuts: Most Expensive , Cheapest , List by Card # Also included in the auction will be a 1969 Topps Super Rookie Reggie Jackson card, graded PSA Gem-Mint 10; a 1949 Bowman #50 Jackie Robinson card graded Near Mint-Mint 8 and a Topps #207 Pete Rose card from 1965 graded Mint 9. We may earn an affiliate commission if you 1995 Upper Deck Special Edition card list & price guide. Just one tally shy of his fourth 100-RBI season, Puckett strode to the plate in Minnesota's final regular-season game with a runner on third and one out. At first a sensation, the Japanese pitcher became a journeyman. Baseball. 2023 Check Out My LLC, All Rights ReservedPrivacy Policy Micionis collection also included several other pieces of baseball memorabilia, including artifacts from some of the most fabled games and players in the history of the game, such as a rare Mickey Mantle plastic plaque from 1963 that has surfaced only a couple of times since. Other rare finds among the collection include a signed Lou Gehrig card from the same 1933 Goudey set, as well as a Jimmie Foxx card from the same set, also signed. The set contained 599 cards, all autographed by one player, Ken Griffey Jr. Each card was numbered 1/1 to 1/599. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The best example of this is the 1995 Topps Heritage Baseball Card Set. Youre not just talking about an enormous amassment of unsigned cards that have been preserved, said Joe Orlando, president and CEO of Collectors Universe, PSAs parent company. Really? 484 Willie McGee 488 Dave Burba Though he certainly did his part to help the team, the San Diego Padres as a unit finished third in the AL West with a mediocre 70-74 record and out of playoff contention. Your Account has been confirmed and activated successfully. To cap it all off, Maddux earned the only World Series title of his career by helping the Braves to a 4-2 series victory over the Cleveland Indians. Let's be clear:most of the cards from this set do not have any value these days. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Inserted (via Trade Card Redemptions) 1:72 Series 2 packs. We are user supported. He also stole 32 bags, ripped 31 doubles, and posted a healthy .855 OPS in 112 games. And in this guide, we take a look at the 15 most valuable. Baseball Cards. The sport was still dealing with the fallout of the strike that saw the 1994 season cut short and the World Series cancelled. Five different redemption cards were inserted in Series 2 boxes, each good for nine different cards. In its place is a classic pose, infectious smile and, a 90s Upper Deck specialty, the die-cut top. Inserted 1:17 packs. 463 Shane Andrews It was a moment in time that still brings tears for baseball fans of all teams. Read our methodology. For a good chunk of the late 90s, the 1995 Bowmans Best Andruw Jones Rookie Card wasthecard to have. While the Mariners' first October appearance might have been enough to keep baseball in Seattle, their iconic five-game AL Division Series win over the Yankees sealed the deal. In 1995, autograph cards were still a novelty. We may earn an affiliate commission if you 1995 Upper Deck Collector's Choice Special Edition - [Base] - Gold #225 Scott Erickson. The 1995 Upper Deck Baseball base set has 495 total cards. That means the card needs to be flawless. More than fifty-seven thousand fans rose in unison as Joey Cora tied the game from third, and Griffey streaked towards home behind him. In addition to writing to players and teams, Micioni would also write to photographers, including George Burke, one of the most famous baseball photographers of the era, who sent him original photos of Ruth and Gehrig. 0% In 1995, it wasnt much different. He was there for Willie Mays first home run.. He didnt show it off to anyone.. 460 Todd Worrell Use of these trademarks and brand names do not represent endorsement by or association with this card program. 1995 Upper Deck Baseball came out at a tricky time for the hobby. Find. During those thirteen games, the 21-year-old Jeter batted .234 with three doubles, one triple, six RBI and five runs scored in 47 at-bats. The so-called Uncle Jimmy Collection is notable not only for its rare cards and autographs, but also for the almost immaculate condition of the sheer number of the rare items. Youre talking about cards that needed to be handled and sent to the players and autographed and then returned and then preserved. Read our methodology . 491 Vinny Castilla 1995 Upper Deck card list & price guide. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Near. And despite a three-week delay to the start of the 1995 season due to labor negotiations, he was even better in year two. Read our methodology . Not only could each of them tear the cover off the ball at the plate, but they could also run and field as well as anyone at their respective positions. Jimmy went to games that Babe Ruth played in and hit home runs, Whisman told NJ.com. From a purely fun perspective, it might be one of the greatest cards ever. He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. And while there could often be debate, this one has a pair of legends in Ken Griffey Jr. and Barry Bonds. Kind of like Team Pinnacle, 1995 Zenith Z-Team is another best of insert set. Please keep in mind that, in some cases, PSA started recognizing certain varieties within specific sets long after the company began grading the issue. Today, there are several chrome-style sets to choose from. Thomas more than did his part, driving in 111 while leading all of baseball in games played (145), walks (136), intentional walks (29), and sacrifice flies (12). 480 Tim Wakefield 493 Andy Pettitte On the season, Ramirez batted .308 while belting 31 home runs, driving in 107 RBI and scoring 85 runs. Mattingly did his part, hitting .417 with a home run, four doubles, and six RBIs. Other inserts in 1995 Upper Deck Baseball include Checklists, Steal of a Deal and the massive Special Edition. The design is minimalist, opting for full bleed photos. Click on any card to see more graded card prices, historic prices, and past sales. Because of Micionis meticulous procedure in collecting, the nearly century-old cards have some of the most vibrant colors that have ever been seen in cards that old, while the signatures are in spectacular condition for their age. 1995 Upper Deck Collector's Choice Special Edition - [Base] - Silver #114 Jim Thome. They're divided up into two 225-card series plus another 45 cards that were only available via redemption. His role in bringing fans back to baseball following the cancellation of the 1994 World Series is the real tale to be told. Baseball Cards. 228 Roger Cedeno - Star Rookie 1 of 3. Still, the glossy foil cards are gorgeous nonetheless. While there have been several other great finds of vintage card collections, many are notable simply because of a handful of super-rare cards that were worth a great sum of money. $5.14 . In 1995, there were two and Bowmans Best was, indeed, the best. All rights reserved. What followed was pure magic. 468 Andy Benes For most collectors, getting a 1993 Finest Refractor Ken Griffey Jr. is a dream thanks to its high prices. The Uncle Jimmy Collection is special not only for its rare cards and signatures, but also for the near-immaculate condition of such a vast number of rare cards that were also hand-signed. They're divided up into two 225-card series plus another 45 cards that were only available via redemption. However, his bat turned ice cold in the ALDS as he went 0-12 while the Indians swept the Red Sox 3-0. In Major League Baseball, Jackson's big bat and rocket arm paved the way for becoming an All-Star with the Kansas City Royals while his speed and power made him a Pro Bowler with the Los Angeles Raiders in the NFL.