1984 Fleer Update Dwight Gooden XRC. Dwight “Doc” Gooden’s rookie season in 1984 with the Mets was nothing short of electric. At just 19 years old, he went 17–9 with a 2.60 ERA and piled up 276 strikeouts in 218 innings — the most in the National League. With a blazing fastball and a curveball that dropped off the table, he looked almost unhittable and quickly earned Rookie of the Year honors. Mets fans at Shea Stadium showed their love with the famous “K Korner,” hanging up a new “K” for every strikeout. Gooden’s dominance didn’t just rack up wins, it gave the Mets and their fans real hope that they could be contenders again.

The 1984 Fleer Update Kirby Puckett XRC has always been one of my grail cards. As a kid, it felt larger than life. I know Puckett’s legacy is complicated, his later years were clouded by accusations and personal struggles. However, on the field, he was a legend and a huge part of baseball history. I’ve managed to put together the entire ’84 Fleer Update set, with the lone exception of the Clemens. Still keeping an eye out for the right deal to complete it.