...this one here of Ernie Banks. Topps gives us a good look at Mr. Cub in 1969, taking a swing at Wrigley Field. It's a nice looking card; well done Topps.
Are there Platinum Diamond variations of the Legends? I don't think I've seen any, but it would be nice if there was. Otherwise, this is the only card that doesn't have a twin.
I don't know how much Topps has done this is the past, but the Banks card, #247, is a variation of Starlin Castro's card, also #247. I like the team (and position) symmetry. I looked at last year's cards, and only one of the three Cubs legends has the same number as an actual Cub: #US85 was both Castro and Andre Dawson; same team but not the same position.
I did a quick scan of the 2011 checklist and found a couple other symmetrical legends:
#94: Paul Konerko and Frank Thomas
#100 : Albert Pujols and Stan Musial
#150: Miguel Cabrera and Hank Greenberg
#293 Justin Morneau and Harmon Killebrew
#315 David Ortiz and Jimmie Fox
I'd like Topps to make this rule: If you have a legends variation card, the card's number matches the number of the modern player of the same team and position as the legend.
One other thing about the Ernie Banks card: it is Ernie Banks card #99 in my collection. So I am on the lookout for a really nice card to get me into triple digits. If the price is right, I might go for an autographed card. Stay tuned.
I love the legend variations. They look really nice most of time. This card is pretty cool looking even down to the old fashioned treatment on the Cubs logo.
ReplyDeleteI like the legend variations as well, I just hope they keep them scarce and as you mentioned try to match them well with the current player.
ReplyDeleteThe one thing I HATE however is when they do Jimmie Foxx as a Red Sock, instead of an A.
That's a sweet Banks card.
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