One of the best to ever do it! 🦁

People don’t understand how big of a card this was back in the day. The 1989 Score football set included great rookies like this Barry Sanders, Troy Aikman, Deion Sanders, and others. I’ve always liked in-action cards better than these portraits, but some portrait cards like this (and the Steph Curry Topps Chrome rookie) seem to stand the test of time. The autograph on this one is clean, clear, crisp, and bold. Barry Sanders is in the top three running backs I have ever seen in my lifetime. And I really like in-person on-card autographs. Is this now considered vintage?!

One of the best rookie cards of one of the best WRs to ever play in the best possible grade, PSA 10. Super pretty to hold! Would trade for a nice flawless patch auto or something else cool!

1989 Score Barry Sanders rookie. Must have for everyone’s collection. Barry Sanders, born July 16, 1968, in Wichita, Kansas, is widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. After a record-breaking junior year at Oklahoma State, where he won the 1988 Heisman Trophy, Sanders was drafted third overall by the Detroit Lions in 1989. Known for his unmatched agility, balance, and elusiveness, he rushed for over 15,000 yards and scored 109 total touchdowns in just 10 seasons, earning 10 Pro Bowl selections and the 1997 NFL MVP award. Despite still being at the peak of his abilities, Sanders shocked the sports world by retiring abruptly in 1999, just shy of breaking Walter Payton’s all-time rushing record. Humble and private off the field, Sanders has remained an enduring symbol of grace, sportsmanship, and excellence in football.

Grew up in an SEC home in the 80-90’s. There were scat backs, but Dad had us mostly tuned in for Bo and those like him. But, Dad also stopped flipping channels when Barry highlights were playing. “Watch this, son. This is about to be special”. It was/is hard to understand what he did to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd levels of NFL defenses. Ridiculousness. Filth