2009 Topps Magic #19

Type: Base Card
Acquired: Bought Online
I love this card! Again, we have another retro based set, but it works with the Auburn college vibes. The image on the front is classic and unique while the back of the card lacks a bit of what makes other cards great. It does however make up for this by giving us a fresh take on the card back by offering a trivia question, college info from Bo's career as a Tiger and a little map of where Auburn is located in the state of Alabama. Definitely something that I have never seen before on a Bo card! According to the instructions on the card, you are supposed to rub a coin on the bottom of the card to reveal the trivia answer, but I have no intention on doing so. Thanks to the modern convenience of Google, I was able to get an answer to the question of "Who are the only two Auburn players besides Bo (#34) to have their number retired?" The answer...1971 Heisman winner Pat Sullivan (#7) and All-American Terry Beasley (#88).

2008 Upper Deck Football Heroes #209

Type: Base Card
Acquired: Bought Online
Here is yet another offering from the 2008 Upper Deck Football Heroes set from 2008. The design for card #209 is exactly the same as the design of card #208. This is expected with a typical card release, but the photos are very similar and almost look like they were taken just seconds apart. Very similar, but different enough to warrant a purchase. I don't say this often, but the back is where I found myself really liking this card. It talks about the Nike "Bo Knows" campaign and the time the Yankees drafted him in the second round MLB draft in 1982. As a NY Mets fan, I am glad he passed on the offer to play for the Yanks and instead chose to go to college at Auburn where he became a legend!

2008 Upper Deck Goudey #212

Type: Subset Card
Acquired: Bought Online
Here is another example of what an "Art Card" should look like. The image of Bo in his Kansas City Royals uniform is awesome and the graphics behind the portrait really don't take away or distract from the beautiful artwork. These cards were part of a subset in the 2008 Upper Deck Goudey set that featured commentary that allegedly came from The Captain himself, Mr. Derek Jeter. I honestly was expecting a little bit more of a personal commentary of each player on the back of these cards, but they just feature a generic write-up of some highlights that have been used many times before. A little disappointing, but still a nice looking card nonetheless.

2008 Upper Deck SP Rookie Football #405

Type: Base Card

Acquired: Bought At Card Shop

This card is one of my most recent Bo Jackson pick-ups. Myself and the family were vacationing in South Dakota and of course I had to check out the local comic and card shops. I found a few old packs of Topps Traded and of course some Bo Jackson cards. This card is one of my favorites from the 2000's. It features Bo in attack mode on the front and chillin' on the sidelines on the back. It contains Bo's career stats and a brief blurb about his playing career with the Raiders. The real standout on this card though, is the foil etching on the front. It is eye catching and really helps the image pop. Love this card!

2008 Upper Deck Football Heroes #208

Type: Base Card

Acquired: Bought Online

This is another offering from the 2008 Upper Deck "Football Heroes" set, but this time we get to take a look at one of the base cards as opposed to the "Checklist" card I highlighted a few weeks back. The design takes us back to the early 90's Upper Deck Football card offerings and that's not a bad thing. Why tamper with a classic design. The photo on the front is solid and I appreciate the info about Bo's college career. A solid effort from Upper Deck all around.

2009 Topps Magic #AA3

Type: Insert Card

Acquired: Bought Online

I really like the retro look of this offering from the Topps company. It really fits the vibe they were going for with this vintage style series. The photo of Bo in his Auburn college uniform and the orange & blue color graphics along with the thick almost cardboard stock the used for these cards all fit together nicely to give us Bo collectors a really unique and beautiful looking card. When I saw this online for less than $1, I had to add it to the Bo collection binder!

2008 Upper Deck Football Heroes #207

Type: Base Card
Acquired: Bought Online
There have been many "Art Cards" of Bo Jackson over the years. Some have been good and some not so good. This card falls into the excellent category. I know it's just a "Checklist" card, but the artwork on the front by Ken Joudrey is outstanding! Definitely one of the best looking renditions of Bo on canvas in my collection.

2005 Upper Deck Legends #74

Type: Base Card

Acquired: Bought Online

A few weeks back I posted a similar card to the blog. That one had ornate shapes carved in each corner and was numbered 1 of 1. I still really have no solid leads on exactly where that card came from! Anyway, this card is the standard issue of that enigma. It is a nice looking card. The photo is nice, the borders are minimal, but still give it a solid look and the back has Bo's complete stats from his years as a baller with the Raiders.

2005 Topps Pristine #101

Type: Numbered Base Card

Acquired: Bought Online

Here is another great looking card from the 2005 Topps Pristine set. Not sure why this one is numbered and the last one I posted was not? Anyway this card is 1 of 1999 produced and I absolutely love the image they used for the front of the card. I thought I had seen all of the card photos of Bo in his Auburn uniform, but this card proved me wrong. the great photo in addition to the retro, chromed out graphics really make for a nice card and a great addition to anyone's baseball card collection.

2005 Upper Deck NFL Legends Football #74

Type: Numbered Parallel

Acquired: Bought Online

This is another card that I have not found any info about online. It is a die-cut version of the 2005 Upper Deck NFL Legends Football Bo Jackson base card. It is labeled as "1/1" and I have been unable to find any other cards from this set that match this look. I am truly lost on this one, but I believe it was a home made variant. Any info regarding this card would really be appreciated! Besides the bewilderment, this is actually a nice looking card from front to back. 

2005 Topps Pristine #21

Type: Base Card

Acquired: Bought Online

This is another card from that early 2000's spending spree I was on. It is a very nice looking card. The chrome and the graphics on the front almost make me miss the fact that it has a pretty bland, white background. The retro looking backs are a nice touch and it has an overall nice design.

2005 Studio Portraits #SP-16

Type: Limited Numbered Set

Acquired: Bought Online

I bought this card when I was on a Bo Jackson online purchasing kick. I was buying every card I could find that was not already part of my collection and this was on of those cards. I think I paid around $5 for it. With only 40 of these cards produced, I think I got pretty lucky with that price. I have seen online that there are several color variations of this card and the one I received was the "Sepia" variant. It is a beautiful looking card and I am glad I was able to snag it for a decent price and add it to my collection.

2001 Topps Archives #10

Type: Limited Set

Acquired: Bought Online

I have about a dozen different versions of Bo Jackson's football rookie card. In order of favorites, this one falls somewhere in the middle. The main differences between this issue and the original is the foil stamped "Topps Archives" logo, the thicker card stock and the coloring on the back is a brighter shade of green/blue. I can't get enough of this iconic card, that I would probably buy another dozen variations if they hit the market!

2002 Fleer Throwbacks #9

Type: Base Card

Acquired: Bought Online

I don't know too much about this early 2000's offering from Fleer, but any set that includes Bo Jackson is okay with me! Honestly, the clean looking white borders and graphics give this card a nice, sharp look. The shot on the front is nice, not great, but nice and the back gives Bo's full career stats as a running back for the Raiders. Still is amazing to know that Bo had a lifetime record of 5.4 yards per carry! In comparison Emmitt Smith's best year was a 5.3 and Barry Sanders career number was 5.0.

2006 Press Pass #58

Type: Base Card

Acquired: Bought Online

I am a sucker for any card that shows off Bo in the Auburn colors. I have seen this photo or similar photos used on cards before, but the layout and graphics of this offering from Press Pass gives it a fresh look. I would have preferred to see another photo on the back and some college stats and the info is pretty generic, but it is a solid good looking card.

2005 Donruss Classics #136

Type: Numbered Parallel
Acquired: Bought Online
This card really caught my eye when I saw it online. The sepia toned image of Bo against the gold background and the foil stamping really are quite excellent. The photo itself is really nothing unique, but the composition of the card is what makes this a top card for me. Not to mention there were only 1000 of these cards made. Donruss of all companies did a nice job of putting this card together.

2005 Topps All American #59

Type: Base Card

Acquired: Bought Online

I love the look of this card! It's retro and yet modern in it's approach. The photo on the front is one I had never seen on a Bo card before and it's always great to see Mr. Jackson in his Auburn College uni. The back doesn't give stat, but simply gives highlights of Bo's college career. Not many cards mention Bo's status as an elite track star! The cartoon on the back is also a welcome addition to this card offering from the Topps Company!

2005 Leaf Certified Materials #FG-10

Type: Jersey Card

Acquired: Bought Online

This is a really nice looking card, really eye catching. I like how Leaf made Bo's photo black & white while the background has a mix of colors. It really makes his figure pop on the card. Also, the jersey relic viewing area is cut into the shape of home plate. I love it! The back lacks everything, except the standard authenticity verbiage. Since there were only 100 of these cards produced, I am glad it is in my collection. I got #46!

2008 Donruss Timeless Treasures #TT-15

Type: Insert Card

Acquired: Bought Online

I really don't collect many of the newer Bo cards, but I make an exception from time to time. This Donruss Timeless Treasures card is very nice looking. The black & white picture on the color card really helps make the action pop. There are no stats and the back is pretty generic, but I still enjoy this post-playing career card of Bo. Also, only 100 of these cards were made and I own #74.

2004 Fleer Greats #67

Type: Base Card

Acquired: Bought Online

The look of this card is modern with a touch of vintage. I like how they have the front photo clear and in full color while the background is blurred and muted. It shows the action and also preserves the feel of a ball game. The stats on the back are complete and the design is simple yet effective. This is one of my more liked recent cards of Bo. Usually newer cards have a rushed feel to them , but this one seems to have been done with care and it shows!