Have you visited our store? Click here.The following card was acquired on November 8, 2010 and was scanned using the Canon CanoScan LiDE 100 and watermarked in January of 2011 before I implemented Photoshop automation. This scan was initially published on the article covering this particular card but it’s being re-used here because the Ben McDonald 1990 Upper Deck RC was issued first as an error, which was actually just really good marketing since Ben McDonald was the big prospect at the time so it, no doubt, helped drive demand for the product.
1990 Upper Deck is the company’s sophomoric release in the baseball category. It’s just as stunning as its predecessor and was very popular when it came out. The set contains a variety of photo variations and some interesting errors of key cards. Notable RCs in the set include: Ben McDonald, Juan Gonzalez, David Justice, Larry Walker, and Sammy Sosa.
Related article: Ben McDonald 1990 Upper Deck #54 Variation Comparison
What’s Not Included in this Checklist:
- Uncorrected Errors (UERs): These include minor typos on card backs and/or fronts. Since these cards were never corrected, they’re just the standard cards in the set.
- Blank/Wrong Fronts/Backs: Examples beyond what’s stated are manufacturing scrap and weren’t issued in packs.
- Hologram Location Variations: These are manufacturing scrap.
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Errors Checklist:
| Card # | Player(s) | Error |
|---|---|---|
| 54A | Ben McDonald RC | Orioles logo |
| 60A | Mickey Tettleton TC | 683 Jamie Weston |
| 89A | Jim Gott | Photo is Rick Reed |
| 478A | Scott Garrelts | Photo is Bill Bathe |
| 562A | Jeff Innis | Photo is David West |
| 597A | Andy McGaffigan | Photo is Rich Thompson |
| 683A | Mickey Weston | Listed as Jamie Weston |
| 700A | Checklist | 683 Jamie Weston |
| 702A | Mike Witt | Later issued as “Rookie Threats” |
| 734A | Nolan Ryan | No 300th Win Strip |
| 800A | Checklist | 702 Mike Witt |
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I found a box of 1990 upper deck baseball cards in my closet last night. The packs had been open many years ago. I got them out of the box to see if they of any value. nothing. In the bottom of the box were 2 unopened packs. I got the Sammy sossa error card. Its only been touched once.
Hi Dan,
Thanks for the comment. What’s the error on the Sammy Sosa card?