Ray Lankford became one of my favorite Cardinals players after watching him hit for the cycle against the Mets during his rookie season in 1991. Over the years, a few different baseball cards have referenced Ray's cycle game, but today's card might be my favorite of the group.
This is from the high-end Panini Flawless release and from the autographed insert set "Flawless Achievements". Note the small banner under the autograph and serial numbering labeled, "Homers To Complete Rare Rookie Cycle". I knew the second I saw this card that I needed a copy for my collection.
Yes, it's a "high-end" Panini card without logos and the most expensive Ray Lankford card I have added to my collection in the past year. It was still less expensive than plenty of other modern autographed cards, so some perspective on it being an expensive Lankford card. I kind of dig the design on the card too.
I like the color scheme on the back with the gold writing on a white background with red trim. Panini also did a really good job with the write up on the back of the card describing his cycle and the rarity of the feat by players in their rookie season.
Very cool card. I wonder if Panini actually found a photo from that game. If so... that's even cooler. Congratulations on adding it to your collection.
ReplyDeleteLankford hit for the cycle at home, the picture has a road uniform, but it would be cool to see some photographs from the game.
DeleteAre you comfortable saying how much "expensive" was?
ReplyDelete$45 shipped.
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