1988 Classic #208

Type: Base Card

Acquired: Bought at Card Show

Classic does it again! Giving us another unusual pose on our Baseball Cards. It looks like Bo is either getting ready to wind up for a softball style pitch or take off like Superman. You be the judge. Although it is an awkward stance, it still is something unique that Classic gives us. Oh and don't forget the Classic trivia on the back! Who knew Tom Seaver started 16 opening day games?

1987 Fleer Sticker #132

Type: Sticker

Acquired: Bought at Card Show

Kids love stickers. Kids love baseball. This card was a marriage made in heaven for a 6 year old boy like myself. Not only because it had Bo Jackson, but it also included Eric Davis. He was never one of my favorite players, but I could acknowledge his skills on the diamond. I always enjoyed these types of cards/stickers that had 2 or more players from different teams featured on them. It was a break from the usual, typical card. It was almost like a 2 for 1 sale printed on cardboard!

1990 Donruss Diamond King #1

Type: Subset

Acquired: Card Pack

Last week we looked at the 2005 Donruss Diamond King card of Mr. Jackson, this week we look at the original from 1990. A lot of people don't care for the look of this set, but I like it! It's recognizable from a mile away because of the bright red border and splatters of color. Compared to more recent releases the artwork on the cards isn't too amazing, but it still was a new and unique way to collect your favorite ball players back in the day. I still love finding these Diamond King cards in bargain bins or repacks!

2005 Donruss Diamond King #288

Type: Subset

Acquired: Online

Back in the 80s & 90s it was euphoria when you would pull a "Diamond King" card out of your wax pack of Donruss cards. The art was great and you didn't get one in every pack. I am glad Donruss has kept up this tradition of recognizing the best players with a portrait and nice card design. This card is a little after Bo's time in the league, but I'm not complaining. He was one of the greatest athletes of all-time after all!