Derek Jeter didnt win American League Rookie of the Year until 1996, however he is a part of the 1995 base Predictor and ensuing prize cards, which are pretty tough to find today. Its about as philosophical as most collectors will get with a baseball card. This Vladimir Guerrero autograph is one of a handful of major signatures found in the minor league 1995 SP Top Prospects release. 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. Micioni, who was known around his hometown of Boonton as Uncle Jimmy, had a collection of more than 1,000 vintage baseball cards and collectibles that is expected to fetch up to several million dollars at auction. Shortcuts: 486 Benito Santiago Looking back at 1995 baseball cards, there were a lot of great sets and designs. On the field, Nomo-mania eventually fizzled out. Just under 3/4 of the way through the season, New York was 70-43 and in first place in the AL East. Heading into the 1995 season, Greg Maddux had already won three Cy Young Awards in a row, solidifying his place as one of the greatest pitchers of his era. 474 Phil Plantier You can enable both via your browser's preference settings. 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. Still, the glossy foil cards are gorgeous nonetheless. Near. It might not be worth a lot, but thats okay. He was there for Willie Mays first home run.. 15 cards. Perhaps the most desirable card in Micionis collection is a signed Babe Ruth card from 1933, which is likely to sell for more than $100,000. But youre going to be hard pressed to find one thats more fun. At first a sensation, the Japanese pitcher became a journeyman. 460 Todd Worrell | Compare vs. They're divided up into two 225-card series plus another 45 cards that were only available via redemption. $9.17. $5.14 . The former janitor at Boonton High School never had children, but shared his passion for card collecting with many nieces and nephews, as well as his great-nieces and great-nephews. 242 Ron Villone - Diamond Debuts But, it was his baserunning that earned the M's their first postseason series triumph. The Oakland A's finished in the AL West cellar in 1996, adding even more fuel to the speculative fire about McGwire's future. And while he finished just eighth in the American Leagues MVP race, that had more to do with voter fatigue following his previous two MVP campaigns than anything else. The cards were never corrected. James Micioni had amassed hundreds of collectibles including a signed Babe Ruth card from 1933 that could go for over $100,000 in what experts say is one of the most remarkable private collections in the history of the hobby, NJ.com reported. Those with the cards of the winners became eligible for a special silver-foil stamped set of prize cards. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. In baseball, he was the trendsetter of the 90s. Signature Rookies was making them available in bulk, but that was for minor leaguers. | Compare vs. 462 Chad Fonville He had pins from when he went to games and was a supporter of Jackie Robinson. 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. 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. Then, the strike happened, canceling the playoffs and denying Mattingly of his first postseason trip. Shortcuts: It was a moment in time that still brings tears for baseball fans of all teams. buy stuff after clicking links on our site That means the card needs to be flawless. 243 Joe Randa - Diamond Debuts 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. eBay Auction Event: 2022 Cards for the Holidays. No one in the family was as knowledgeable about the baseball card industry as Uncle Jimmy, one of the nephews, Peter Micioni, 59, told NJ.com. For his efforts, Maddux earned his fourth-consecutive Cy Young, sixth-consecutive Gold Glove and finished a close third in the MVP vote behind Barry Larkin and Dante Bichette. $2.49. Read our methodology. To this day, his cards are in another category. And while this wasnt the most popular card in the set but a stellar career capped by a Cooperstown induction has a way of changing that. All rights reserved. 483 Erik Hanson We are user supported. Scott Rolen is one of those players that has always been known in the hobby but never quite reached that top tier of popularity. Overall, redemptions were reasonable in their insertion rates, landing 1:72 packs. One quirk about the set that you won't find in any other Topps flagship are the "CyberStats" parallels that featured a computer-projected simulation of what each player's full-season stats in 1994 may have been had the strike not occurred. For 1995 baseball cards, that meant more inserts, more autographs and, in the case of Pinnacle, lots of Dufex. 1995 Upper Deck Collectors Choice Baseball Card Values. Instead, he would write long handwritten letters to teams and players, requesting autographs and including a return envelope. Beltrans lone RC is one of those embarrassing errors of mistaken identities. On September 6th, 1995, Cal Ripken Jr. became baseball's new Iron Man, surpassing Lou Gehrig by playing in his 2,131st consecutive game. A small nameplate and the Upper Deck logo are the only additions. June 11, 2020 3:09pm. 0% COMC.com is doing business for CheckOutMyLLCand is utilizing patented technology. Track your collection for free. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2008-2023 The Cardboard Connection. 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. No one in the family was as knowledgeable about the baseball card industry as Uncle Jimmy, said Peter Micioni, 59, one of his nephews. Copyright 2023, Beckett Collectibles, LLC. To top it all off, there were a couple of subsets as well: Overall, this set still packs plenty to enjoy for the die-hard baseball card collector and lots of nostalgic value. Youre talking about cards that needed to be handled and sent to the players and autographed and then returned and then preserved. 1995 Select Certified Mirror Gold isnt nearly as tough as what would come a year later. And what was once known as Uncle Jimmys collection to a small New Jersey family has become The Uncle Jimmy Collection, a term that will soon become a very well-known one among those who participate in the hobby and an appropriate way to remember the man who built perhaps the most remarkable collection of baseball cards the world has known. 25. 238 Darren Bragg - Star Rookie This one runs the meter to around $40 in PSA 9 condition. 1995 Upper Deck Collector's Choice Special Edition - [Base] - Gold #225 Scott Erickson. The M's lost to the Cleveland Indians in six in the forthcoming ALCS, but that did little to damper the baseball spirit in Seattle. And then theres Michael Jordan. Card Description NM EX/NM EX VG GOOD; 1995 Upper Deck #1 Ruben Rivera: . Series 1 - #1-135, Series 2 #136-270. He had pins from when he went to games and was a supporter of Jackie Robinson. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, Casey Roland | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Today, a Ryan Klesko autograph isnt going to move a lot of packs. All rights reserved (About Us). 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. Its highlighted by an unforgettable photo that embodies joy, baseball and bubble gum from a player simply known as The Kid. The base version is great but the Museum Collection parallel brings in the Dufex Pinnacle was famous for. No More Secrets Puzzle Game, Michael Jordan [Electric Court Gold] #341, Michael Jordan [Electric Court Gold] #335, Michael Jordan [Electric Court Gold] #352, Michael Jordan [Electric Court Gold] #337, Michael Jordan [Electric Court Gold] #339, Shaquille O'Neal [Electric Court Gold] #95, Michael Jordan [Electric Court Gold] #137, Scottie Pippen [Electric Court Gold] #167, Hakeem Olajuwon [Electric Court Gold] #138, Shaquille O'Neal [Electric Court Gold] #173, Hakeem Olajuwon [Electric Court Gold] #178. Fans were rightfully upset because of the strike that cut the 1994 MLB season short and interest in the sports card market, in general, was starting to dip. Prices are updated daily based upon 1997 Upper Deck listings that sold on eBay and our marketplace. Youll figure it out when Im gone, Peter quoted his uncle as often saying in response to concerns about his massive collection. But, a walk-off win for the AL West champion Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the American League Division Series brought Donnie Baseball's first playoff appearance to an abrupt end. In one of the most outstanding rookie campaigns in baseball history, Jeter helped the team win its first World Series since 1978 and took home a unanimous AL Rookie of the Year selection. Could be sent in (with $2) to get nine of the Update Series cards. List by Card #, You own: 0 / 82 items And for good reason. Legendary first baseman Don Mattingly's arrival with the Yankees in 1982 coincided with the beginning of one of the longest playoff droughts in franchise history. $6.00 1995 Michael Jordan SP Gold Promo #23 $15.00 A7860- 1995 SP Football Card #s 1-200 +Rookies -You Pick- 10+ FREE US SHIP $6.36 466 Orel Hershiser But this one where he's being interviewed by another Chicago legend, Harry. Endless hours on the tee and in batting practice continued to pay huge dividends over his twenty-year Hall of Fame career. 239 Ugueth Urbina - Star Rookie document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2022 by Old Sports Cards, LLC. 491 Vinny Castilla 469 Terry Pendleton 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. We may earn an affiliate commission if you Few in the game's history have approached the art and science of hitting with such enthusiasm and discipline as Gwynn. Not so with the 1995 SP Top Prospects Autographs Michael Jordan. 1995 Bowmans Best enjoyed a long run as one of the decades most popular baseball card sets.