1989 Fleer: Because Why Not?

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The repack box that I got for Christmas had 20 packs.  19 of the 20 packs were from the 2000s, but one pack was from the 80s (and luckily it wasn't a 1987 Topps pack)!  Instead, it was a legitimate wax pack - i.e. a pack made out of wax paper - and with a sticker no less!

Pack Wars II - Pack 14:
1989 Fleer (15 cards plus a sticker):

You can see through the pack wrapper (even in the scan) so the sticker isn't much of a mystery.

Sticker:  Cubs

I like stickers in my baseball cards, especially team logo stickers.  +3 and I'll give an extra 2 points for the nice informational write-up on the back about Cubs team history = +5 points total.

508.  Ken Patterson - White Sox

I've never liked the 1989 Fleer design, the grey and white stripes is much too drab for my tastes.  I do like, however, the team logo in the upper corner of each card.  As for Patterson, he appears washed out in the photo, not good.  -1

338.  Tony Perezchica - Giants
I should award positive points only to guys that I've heard of.  -1.

88.  Wes Gardner - Red Sox
See above.  -1

439.  Rick Sutcliffe - Cubs

When you rock a beard like that, you get positive points.  +2

198.  Dale Sveum - Brewers
I've got nothin'...  +0

485.  Greg Minton - Angels
Minton's name reminds me of mint.  Mint reminds me of the first house I ever lived in (mint used to grow along the stone wall).  +1 for memories.

123.  Mark Portugal - Twins
Hey, someone I know!  +1

440.  Manny Trillo - Cubs
Manny being Manny before Manny was Manny.  +1

134.  Mike Henneman - Tigers
Did you know that Henneman pitched 7 innings of relieve in an 18-inning game against the Yankees? +2 for taking it to the Yanks.

308.  Jimmy Jones - Padres
I can just see all of you clamoring to trade me for these '89 Fleer cards.  No?  Oh crap.  -2

641.  Rangers prospects:  Kevin Brown & Kevin Reimer

Bonus points for both first names being Kevin AND for both guys actually making it to the big leagues and sticking around for a bit.  +3

68.  Jesse Orosco - Dodgers
There's about 8 million Dodger collectors out there, whaddya bet they all have this card?  -2

524.  Mike Jeffcoat - Rangers
More Rangers.  Ho hum.  -2

375.  Tom Foley - Expos
Hooray teams that are no more.  A sad thing for Canada = -2 points.

286.  Charlie Leibrandt - Royals
You would have thought with 15 cards that I'd get at least one Red, but no.  I wasn't happy when I saw Charlie's mug staring back at me because Charlie ain't no Red.  -2

Pack total:  2 points

A strong finish was marred by a mostly lackluster ending.  On the other hand, who would have though 1989 Fleer would finish anywhere but last in the pack war?  Even with six packs remaining it's a definite that Fleer will beat at least two other packs.




Pack Wars II Current Standings:
+19:  2011 Allen & Ginter (6 card pack #1)
+16:  2011 Topps Series 2 (8 card pack)
+15:  2011 Topps Series 1 (12 card pack #2)
+14:  2011 Topps Series 1 (12 card pack #1)
+14:  2010 Topps Series 2 (12 card pack #1)
+11:  2011 Topps Update (12 card pack #2)
+10:  2008 UD Timeline (6 card pack #1)
+09:  2008 UD Timeline (6 card pack #2)
+07:  2006 Topps Series 2 (6 card pack)
+06:  2011 Topps Update (12 card pack #1)
+05:  2011 Allen & Ginter (6 card pack #2)
+02:  1989 Fleer (15 card pack)
-05:  2011 Topps Series 1 (12 card pack #3)
-16:  2011 Topps Series 2 (12 card pack #2)