Barry Larkin / Cal Ripken, Jr.
Year: 1996
Brand: Pinnacle
Insert set: Team Pinnacle
Card number: 4
The 1996 Pinnacle set had a 9-card insert set called Team Pinnacle. Each card featured two players, one from each league. The American League players were always featured on the front of the card, while the National Leaguers were relegated to the card's back. Players were also paired up by position, so it's no surprise to see Cal Ripken, Jr. as the star shortstop for the junior circuit paired with Barry Larkin.
Here's the full checklist for the 1996 Team Pinnacle insert set:
- 1 Frank Thomas / Jeff Bagwell
- 2 Chuck Knoblauch / Craig Biggio
- 3 Jim Thome / Matt Williams
- 4 Cal Ripken, Jr. / Barry Larkin
- 5 Barry Bonds / Tim Salmon
- 6 Ken Griffey, Jr. / Reggie Sanders
- 7 Sammy Sosa / Albert Belle
- 8 Mike Piazza / Ivan Rodriguez
- 9 Greg Maddux / Randy Johnson
As expected, a lot of star power in this particular set. The mid-90s were loaded with great hitters and power pitchers (and also steroids, but we won't discuss that). Overall, a fun card and one that I'm happy to have in my collection!
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