Card #27: SP Legendary Cut

Here's another card that I got in my big COMC order back in October.

2001 SP Legendary Cuts was one of the best sets to collect at the time of it's release.  The hits from the series still hold their value well and the images used were all unique at the time of release.

The back talks about how Clemente was the first Latino player ever inducted into the Hall.  Much how Jackie Robinson was a trail blazer for African Americans, Clemente lead the Demographic change for MLB to scout more Latino players.

Card #24: A Better Picture

With yesterday's bad news about my car followed 30 minutes later by my favorite player being traded, I needed something more uplifting to brighten my day.

Hello Roberto Clemente.

Stadium Club always has provided great full bleed photos since the initial release.  Over the past few years Topps has only used Stadium Club for star players and legends.  It's unlikely that collectors will ever get the middle inning relief pitchers like the first few sets provided.

This image of Clemente signing for the fans shows the interaction that Clemente would have with the fans.  This version is just the base.  I need all the other versions.

The back of the 2016 Stadium Club  provides us with more information about the greatest Latin American to play our Nation's Pastime.