1989 Fleer Darryl Strawberry #49 - New York Mets

1991 Score Hot Rookie Frank Thomas

Growing up, outside of any Reds player or Griffey Jr., Frank Thomas was the guy for me. There was just something about “The Big Hurt” — the power, the stance, the presence at the plate — that made him stand out every time he stepped into the box.

I remember chasing his cards as a kid like they were gold. Still one of my all-time favorites to this day.

Who was your favorite player growing up (outside your home team)?

The junk wax era’s version of getting Charlie Brown’s rock at Halloween. 🎃

Like I always say: junk wax ≠ junk

Received this and a few other 1990’s Oakland A’s cards used as protection around the card I had bought off eBay…the back of this one is interesting to me…beyond the fact that his is empty, it’s a weird breakout of stats even for a big leaguer to have…