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1986 Fleer Baseball - Complete Set

1986 Fleer Baseball - Complete Set

$75.00 USD
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The 1986 Fleer Baseball set is a nostalgic cornerstone of 1980s collecting, known for its distinct dark blue borders and a checklist that captures a major transitional period in MLB history.

Key Set Features
  • Design: A bold departure from previous years, featuring deep blue borders that make mint-condition copies difficult to find due to easily visible "chipping" or wear on the edges.
  • Subsets:
    • Major League Prospects (#644–653): This is where most of the set's key rookie talent resides, often featuring two players per card.
    • SuperStar Specials (#626–643): Pairs legendary players in themed cards, such as "Shortstops Supreme" featuring Cal Ripken Jr. and Alan Trammell.

The Jose Canseco Rookie Card
The "crown jewel" of the 1986 Fleer set is the Jose Canseco Rookie Card (#649).
  • Shared Card: Unlike his solo 1986 Donruss rookie, Fleer featured Canseco on a shared "Major League Prospects" card alongside pitcher Eric Plunk.
  • Significance: This card was a must-have during the peak of the 1980s hobby boom, following Canseco's rise as the first 40/40 player in history.

Notable Stars and 2nd Year Cards
The set is anchored by a deep roster of Hall of Fame legends and popular "second-year" cards of players who debuted in the legendary 1985 sets.

Category Key Players and Card Numbers
Established Stars
George Brett
 (#5), 
Rickey Henderson
 (#108), 
Pete Rose
 (#191), 
Cal Ripken Jr.
 (#284), 
Nolan Ryan
 (#310), 
Tony Gwynn
 (#323), 
Wade Boggs
 (#341), 
Tom Seaver
 (#216)
2nd Year Cards
Roger Clemens
 (#345), Kirby Puckett (#401), 
Dwight Gooden
 (#81), and 
Orel Hershiser
 (#131)
Other Key Rookies
Cecil Fielder/Cory Snyder
 (#653), 
Paul O’Neill/Kal Daniels
 (#646), 
Andres Galarraga/Fred Toliver
 (#647), and 
Vince Coleman
 (#31)
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