Top 50 Sports Card Inserts from the 1990s

Introduction

• Presentation on valuable 1990s sports card inserts and parallels.
• Emphasis on not just player reputation but also card rarity and design.

Key Highlights

• Serial Numbering: Many cards are limited editions, enhancing their value.
• Die-Cut and Parallel Editions: Unique designs, such as die-cuts, enhance collectible appeal.
• Eye Appeal and Innovation: Cards with unique visual features are highly sought after.

Detailed List

50. 1999 Upper Deck Ultimate Victories Parallel

• Serial Number: Out of 100
• Notable Sale: Frank Thomas example ($34)

49. 1999 Upper Deck Barry Bonds Fort Die-Cut Insert

• Red Parallel
• Notable Sale: $37

48. 1999 Fleer Ultra Randy Moss Platinum Medallion

• Serial Number: Out of 99
• Notable Sale: $316

47. 1997 Flare Showcase Hot Gloves Die-Cut Insert

• Notable Sale: Ken Griffey Jr. card ($317)

46. 1998 Fleer Metal Universe Tim Duncan Lynchpins Insert

• Notable Sale: $356

45. 1997 Fleer Skybox EX201 Keith Van Horn Jambalayia Die-Cut Insert

• Notable Sale: $360

44. 1998 Don Russ Leaf Rookies and Stars Barry Sanders Crusade Insert

• Purple Parallel: Serial Number out of 100
• Notable Sale: $365

43. 1999 Fleer Ultra Hakeem Olajuwon Platinum Medallion

• Serial Number: Out of 50
• Notable Sale: $381

42. 1999 Fleer Brilliance Cal Ripken Jr. Shining Stars Pulsar Parallel

• Pack Odds: 1 in 400 packs
• Notable Sale: $394

41. 1998 Bowman's Best Atomic Parallel Refractor Tony Gwynn

• Notable Sale: $416

40. 1997 Fleer EX2000 Ken Griffey Jr. Credentials Parallel

• Serial Number: Out of 299
• Notable Sale: $420

39. 1999 Flare Showcase Take 2.net Allen Iverson

• Serial Number: Out of 1000
• Notable Sale: $430

38. 1998 Upper Deck Retro Quantum Leap Chipper Jones Die-Cut Insert Parallel

• Serial Number: Out of 50
• Notable Sale: $452

37. 1996 Fleer Shaquille O'Neal Thrill Seekers Insert

• Technology: Lithographic (Image shifts)
• Notable Sale: $466

36. 1999 SP Authentic Home Run Chronicles Frank Thomas Die-Cut Parallel

• Serial Number: Out of 70

35. 1998 Skybox Circa Thunder Super Rave Dave Connor

• Serial Number: Out of 25
• Identification: Platinum name and logo

34. 1998 Don Russ Crusade Call to Arms Purple Barry Bonds

• Serial Number: Out of 100
• Notable Sale: $621

33. 1998 Finest The Man Refractor Randy Johnson

• Serial Number: Out of 75
• Notable Sale: $667

32. 1993 Finest Mike Piazza Refractor

• Notable Sale: $693

31. 1998 Bowman's Best Allen Iverson & Penny Hardaway Fusion Die-Cut Insert

• Serial Number: Out of 100
• Notable Sale: $746

30. 1993 Tops Ricky Henderson Refractor

• Notable Sale: $811

29. 1996 Select Certified Mirror Red Deion Sanders

• Rarity: 30 or 70 examples
• Notable Sale: $871

28. 1998 Fleer Ultra Ricky Henderson Platinum Medallion

• Serial Number: Out of 98
• Notable Sale: $1,154

27. 1998 Scott Rolen Red Don Russ Red Crusade

• Serial Number: Out of 25
• Notable Sale: $1,117

26. 1999 Bowman's Best Derek Jeter Atomic Refractor

• Serial Number: Out of 100
• Notable Sale: $1,247

25. 1997 Tops Gallery Frank Thomas Peter Max Autograph

• Autograph: By artist Peter Max
• Notable Sale: $1,259

24. 1998 Upper Deck Choice Wayne Gretzky Prime Choice Reserve

• Serial Number: Out of 100
• Notable Sale: $1,275

23. 1998 Upper Deck Choice Star Quest Brett Hull Gold Parallel

• Serial Number: Out of 100
• Notable Sale: $1,295

22. 1998 Pinnacle Plus Ken Griffey Jr. Artist Proof Gold Parallel

• Serial Number: Out of 100
• Notable Sale: $1,313

21. 1998 Skybox Circa Thunder Super Rave Randy Johnson

• Serial Number: 25 out of 25
• Notable Sale: $1,326

20. 1999 Flare Showcase Legacy Collection Row 1 Ken Griffey Jr.

• Serial Number: Out of 99
• Notable Sale: $1,324

19. 1997 Don Russ Limited Exposure Barry Bonds Star Factor Insert

• Serial Number: Out of 40
• Notable Sale: $1,431

18. 1998 Skybox Molten Metal Shawn Kemp Fusion Parallel

• Rarity: Gold colored, Serial Number Out of 40
• Notable Sale: $1,525

17. 1997 Skybox Premium Shannon Sharpe Star Rubies Parallel

• Serial Number: 15 out of 50
• Notable Sale: $1,525

16. 1999 Tops Gold Label Karl Malone Red Class Masterpiece

• Rarity: One of One
• Notable Sale: $1,781

15. 1997 Metal Universe Kobe Bryant Platinum Portrait Die-Cut Insert

• Notable Sale: $2,225

14. 1997 Fleer Ultra Dennis Rodman Platinum Medallion

• First Year Serial Numbered: Out of 100
• Notable Sale: $2,198

13. 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems

• Serial Numbers: Basketball out of 100, Football out of 150
• Notable Sale: $2,283

12. 1999 Fleer Brilliance 24 Karat Gold Chipper Jones

• Serial Number: Out of 24
• Notable Sale: $2,275

11. 1999 Skybox Star Rubies Chris Webber

• Serial Number: Out of 50
• Notable Sale: $2,291

10. 1997 Tops Finest Masters Gold Refractor Michael Jordan

• Serial Number: Out of 289
• Notable Sale: $2,425

9. 1999 Skybox Premium John Stockton Star Rubies

• Serial Number: Out of 45
• Notable Sale: $2,440

8. 1999 Fleer Brilliance Glenn Robinson 24 Karat Gold

• Serial Number: Out of 24
• Notable Sale: $2,425

7. 1998 Bowman's Best Atomic Refractor Ken Griffey Jr.

• Serial Number: Out of 100
• Notable Sale: $2,689

6. 1999 Top's Finest Derek Jeter Gold Refractor

• Serial Number: Out of 25
• Notable Sale: $2,700

5. 1999 Skybox EX Century Jerry Rice Essential Credentials

• Serial Number: Out of 67
• Notable Sale: $3,630

4. 1999 Skybox Metal Universe Chan Ho Park Precious Metal Gems

• Serial Number: Out of 50
• Notable Sale: $3,750

3. 1989 Fleer Billy Ripken FF White Scribble

• Variation: Raw, ungraded
• Notable Sale: $354

2. 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Brett Favre

• Serial Number: Out of 150
• Notable Sale: $4,827

1. 1997 Skybox EX201 Anfernee Hardaway Essential Credentials

• Serial Number: Out of 77
• Notable Sale: $5,288

Conclusion

• Value is often rooted in the rarity and uniqueness of the insert, not just the player.
• Thorough inspection of collections is recommended to potentially uncover valuable cards.
• Highlighted the importance of checking for serial numbers and unique parallels in collections.