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Ivan Rodriguez--what would you consider his key rookie card?

onlyanumberonlyanumber Posts: 2,433
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So IRod is catching for another young team going headstrong in the playoffs. The guy has incredible numbers for his career and a MVP and WS under his belt. Lock for the HOF. What would you consider to be his best rookie card?
Next MONTH? So he's saying that if he wins, the best-case scenario is that he'll be paying for it two weeks after the auction ends?

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  • ToppsCo1lectorToppsCo1lector Posts: 2,633
    While it's not his true rookie, the 1992 Bowman I believe takes the cake. I personally would pick up every 1989-1990 minor league card of his putout, as well as a good amount of every 1991 card. Def the 92 Bowman as well if your looking to have a complete IRod rookie set.
    Collecting;
    Mark Mulder rookies
    Chipper Jones rookies
    Orlando Cabrera rookies
    Lawrence Taylor
    Sam Huff
    Lavar Arrington
    NY Giants
    NY Yankees
    NJ Nets
    NJ Devils
    1950s-1960s Topps NY Giants Team cards

    Looking for Topps rookies as well.

    References:
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    VintageJeff
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Paul

    I like his 91UD final edition card but IMO, if it comes out of a boxed set, it's not a true RC.

    Still, a cool card.

    mike
    Mike
  • ToppsCo1lectorToppsCo1lector Posts: 2,633
    Stone-I think that's one of the most overlooked sets, a lot of great rookies and I love the clean design.
    Collecting;
    Mark Mulder rookies
    Chipper Jones rookies
    Orlando Cabrera rookies
    Lawrence Taylor
    Sam Huff
    Lavar Arrington
    NY Giants
    NY Yankees
    NJ Nets
    NJ Devils
    1950s-1960s Topps NY Giants Team cards

    Looking for Topps rookies as well.

    References:
    GregM13
    VintageJeff
  • riccaboniriccaboni Posts: 454 ✭


    << <i>While it's not his true rookie, the 1992 Bowman I believe takes the cake. I personally would pick up every 1989-1990 minor league card of his putout, as well as a good amount of every 1991 card. Def the 92 Bowman as well if your looking to have a complete IRod rookie set. >>



    I respectfully disagree with the '92 Bowman nod since he has a very nice 1991 Bowman card out there.

    -Ian
  • Writer11Writer11 Posts: 738 ✭
    Actually, I think his most popular rookie is 1991 Ultra Update.
  • diamondmandiamondman Posts: 2,020


    << <i>Actually, I think his most popular rookie is 1991 Ultra Update. >>



    Yes I agree 91 ultra update limited production and only in the update set.
  • 2dueces2dueces Posts: 6,559 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Since we are on the subjet of Pudge. Check out the auto that I pulled from 2 boxes I bought last summer. Any idea of value for the Pudge collectors. It's a 2004 UD rookies and Prospects #ed to 50.

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  • GDM67GDM67 Posts: 2,526 ✭✭✭✭
    The UD final and Ultra update are probably the way to go.

    Just for sheer coolness, I like the Line Drive Tulsa Drillers card, myself.
    My Sets
  • bsfastballbsfastball Posts: 455 ✭
    Topps Traded Tiffany
  • lawnmowermanlawnmowerman Posts: 19,477 ✭✭✭✭
    I am partial to the ultra update.

    1994 Pro Line Live

    TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject

  • GlynRParsonGlynRParson Posts: 364
    The tiffany is the only one that is even remotely limited the rest are easy to locate.
  • shagrotn77shagrotn77 Posts: 5,616 ✭✭✭✭
    The key Pudge rookie is his 1991 Ultra Update card. Tiffany cards, while more expensive, are not considered mainstream enough. So go get yourself a PSA 10 Pudge Ultra for $30. It used to sell for over $100!!!
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  • GlynRParsonGlynRParson Posts: 364
    i read key as most valuable, not most often sold. therefore the tiffany cards, which have higher production numbers then many modern key rookies, is in fact pudges KEY rookie card.
  • helionauthelionaut Posts: 1,555 ✭✭
    I remember seeing highlights of his first game when he was called up. He threw out 2 basestealers at second by at least 10 feet. Cannon. And I think he had gotten married at his minor league park that morning, but maybe I'm confused. I do remember when his 1992 Fleer Rookie Sensations was a $30 card. Shoulda sold it when it was hot and bought it again for $1.
    WANTED:
    2005 Origins Old Judge Brown #/20 and Black 1/1s, 2000 Ultimate Victory Gold #/25
    2004 UD Legends Bake McBride autos & parallels, and 1974 Topps #601 PSA 9
    Rare Grady Sizemore parallels, printing plates, autographs

    Nothing on ebay
  • DeutscherGeistDeutscherGeist Posts: 2,990 ✭✭✭✭
    Stone always manages to have all these nice cards of the players we discuss. I bet he even has all the Mattingly rookies in exceptional condition!!

    Anyway, let us sum it up:

    1991 Topps Traded Tiffany
    1991 Fleer Ultra Update (the best one)
    1991 Upper Deck Final Edition


    1991 Bowman?????


    I wonder how much each is worth??????
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