1994 Upper Deck #24 RC PSA 7 Alex Rodriguez ROOKIE New York Yankees Basebal. Shaq showed up for the Finals against Hakeem Olajuwon's Rockets, averaging 28 points on 60% shooting, but the gap in the overall skill between the teams was too significant to overcome. . While Jordan received most of the praise and limelight, Pippen was gritty in his approach to the game, establishing himself as a lockdown defender as well. Though this set overall is often overlooked, a solid rookie card class combined with many other cards of NBA superstars of the era offered collectors plenty for collectors to enjoy. . The first ten cards of the set commemorate the five members of the All-Rookie First Team and the five members of the All-Rookie Second Team from the 1993-94 season. Despite his success at Duke, Laettner had established a reputation as one of the most unlikeable players in the college game. Denver was able to sneak into the playoffs despite having just a 41-41 record on the season, but the San Antonio Spurs immediately swept them in the Western Conference First Round. The sophomore release for SP Baseball, it keeps the foil that 1993 SP Baseball Premier Prospects had. But the cards landing 1:24 packs and a big checklist, the perception of rarity drove them. Though some of his recent actions (such as refusing to enter a 1994 Playoffs game against the New York Knicks because he disagreed with Phil Jackson's plan) had many questioning his character, Pippen silenced his critics with quality numbers. Rookie cards, autographs and more. 1994 Flair Hot Gloves set a high bar and collectors took note, making them one of the years most popular insert sets. Upper Deck had an advantage over other MLB card makers thanks to their exclusive relationship with the newly turned two-sport star. With all-time great Isiah Thomas recently retiring, it was Hill's time to usher in a new era of Detroit basketball. Jordan correctly pointed out how gifted a passer Kidd was and much of it had to do with his incredible court vision. 3. Many cards over the years have pushed the envelope over whats acceptable. Hall of Fame. Refractors were popular then like they are now, making this one of the most iconic Grant Hill cards of all-time. Debuting the year before, theres not much to them other than a foil stamp. Although not serial numbered, 1994 Upper Deck Mickey Mantle/Ken Griffey Jr. autograph has a print run of 1,000 copies. 1994 upper deck Shaquille oneal card #49 $280.00 1994 UPPER DECK #19 MICHAEL JORDAN ROOKIE - BGS 8.5 NM-MT+ $145.00 Jackie Robinson 1994 Upper Deck / GM Baseball Card #7 Graded PSA 10 GEM MINT $149.00 RARE WAYNE GRETZKY 1994 UPPER DECK AUTHENTICATED SALUTES 802 GOAL OVERSIZED CARD $100.00 The Rockets were unshaken and fought their way to an NBA Finals showdown against the Orlando Magic and superstar big man Shaquille O'Neal. Despite playing second fiddle to Michael Jordan for Chicago, Pippen averaged 18.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 2.1 steals per game while producing 24 double-doubles and four triple-doubles. Basketball and hockey cards include cards from the 1994-95 season. Regardless, Barkleys 1992-1993 performance was arguably the best of his career. Despite Webber's strong play, the Bullets had a miserable 21-61 record for the year and missed the Playoffs yet again. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment! Prices are updated daily based upon 1994 Upper Deck USA Basketball listings that sold on eBay and our marketplace. But what some have done is taken a single signature card and tried to make it into one that appears to be the dual autograph. A scorer and pure playmaker in a class all his own, the 29-year-old living legend keyed a Bulls offense that finished with a 112.9 offensive rating, the second-best mark in the NBA. After the Orlando Magic selected Shaquille O'Neal with the first pick of the 1992 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets didn't hesitate in taking Alonzo Mourning with the second pick. The Jordan card is the most expensive of the subset, while this one that features both Jordan and Bird is typically the next-in-line. Its the key card in the 1994 Topps Traded Baseball set. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time, Ultra PRO Sports Trading Card Toploaders & Holders, Ultra PRO Sports Trading Card Sleeves & Bags, Panini Sealed Collectible Card Game Packs, Upper Deck 1999 Season Sports Trading Cards & Accessories, Upper Deck 1997 Season Sports Trading Cards & Accessories, Upper Deck 1994 Season Sports Trading Cards & Accessories, Upper Deck Sketch Collectable Trading Cards, '03 UD TRIPLE DIMENSIONS LeBRON JAMES 'REFLECTIONS' #10 PSA 10 GEM MINT, KOBE BRYANT / GARY PAYTON 2003 SP SIGNATURE MARQUEE MARKS DUAL AUTO PSA 9 POP1, 1998 Sp Authentic Michael Jordan Sample Card #23 Psa 10 Gem Mint, 07/08 SP Threads LEBRON JAMES 3 Color Dual Jersey/Patch Huge Short Print Rare, 2006-07 UD The LeBrons GOLD SSP KID LEBRON #LBJ5 PSA MINT 9 EXTREMELY RARE! Its not the prettiest autograph card of The Great One or the most valuable. The quality of the signatures varies, as does the condition of the cards themselves. 1994 Upper Deck card list & price guide. During that performance, he once again established his dominance in the NBA. After cruising past the Boston Celtics in the First Round, O'Neal and the Magic finished off the Chicago Bulls and a recently-returned Michael Jordan in six games. The slam dunk competition originally debuted in 1976 as part of the ABA All-Star Game in Denver. Unfortunately for Barkley, the Rockets would win the next two games to force a Game 7. That reputation landed him a job with the Chicago Bulls for the next three seasons, during which Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and he would collect three rings in a row. Click on any Upper Deck Set to see a full list of Cards and their current value. Back in the day, the 1994-95 NBA rookie class was considered a strong one. He led the league with 2.8 steals per game in 1992-93 and earned a second-place finish in the NBAs Defensive Player of the Year balloting. Sale price $59 99 $59.99 Regular price $119 99 $119.99. Read our methodology . But he didnt stop there. And its the maple leaf thats highlighted on one of his most iconic cards of all-time. Upper Deck correctly showed him as the winner of both on card #454 in the set but also incorrectly listed him as the winner of the 1987 and 1988 contests on a variation of card #454. This was one of the first products to include an autograph in every pack. Get my weekly newsletter with the latest hobby updates delivered straight to your inbox! Not surprisingly, Gretzky is a short print having signed just 300 copies versus the reported 2,400 most other players did. FOOTBALL CARDS. But the fact remains that with Jordan out of the game for the majority of the season, 1994-1995 was one of the overall most impressive seasons Pippen posted throughout his entire NBA tenure from a statistical standpoint. 1994-95 Upper Deck Collector's Choice - You Crash the Game - Scoring Blue Redemptions #S6 Parallels were still in their infancy in 1994. But when it comes to 1994 baseball cards with mass recognition, its hard to think of anything else. Date Added. Cards were primarily distributed in 12-card packs, each of . Michael Jordan won his first Slam Dunk Contest in 1987 in Seattle and then became the first player to repeat when he won the competition again in 1988 in front of his home crowd fans in Chicago. In addition to the dual autograph, both Mantle and Griffey have single-signed versions of the same card. Speaking of the 1994 NBA Draft picks, several superstars like Jason Kidd, Grant Hill, Glenn Robinson, and Juwan Howard make their rookie card debuts in this set. No More Secrets Puzzle Game. This not only meant some landmark sets, but early ink from some of the biggest names in sports. Contact him at [emailprotected]. Finest was considered among the top basketball lines and Kidd is right there towards the top of the checklist as far as popularity goes. Shop COMC's extensive selection of 1994-95 upper deck collector's choice basketball cards. An All-Star and Second Team All-NBA selection capped off O'Neal's regular season, but this time he was ready for postseason success as well. An example of the unredeemed trade card is shown below that features a horizontal layout with a shadowy figure dunking a basketball. Charles Barkley appears on two base cards in this set: this one that features him as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers and another with his new team that season, the Phoenix Suns. In 1994-95, the basketball card world was still a couple of years away from embracing things like small, numbered print runs and autographs. The team's offense finished 16th among 27 teams by scoring 100.5 points per game, but their defense was pathetic as they allowed 106.1 points per game to put them 25th among the 27 teams. On May 1, 1991, Rickey Henderson snapped Lou Brock's career record for the most stolen bases in MLB history when he snagged his 938th stolen base. 2023 Check Out My LLC, All Rights ReservedPrivacy Policy
During the postseason, Pippen upped his scoring output, posting an impressive 20.1 points per game over nineteen games in the 1993 NBA Playoffs. For 1994 Upper Deck All-Time Heroes, an early foray for the company into products focused on retired players. Coming off a 58-24 record and NBA Championship win during the 1993-94 season, Hakeem Olajuwon showed no signs of slowing down, as he led the Rockets to another outstanding campaign in franchise history. 1992 Upper Deck #33B Larry Bird Estimated PSA 10 Value: $75 Like his arch-rival but good friend Magic Johnson, Larry Bird also helped lead the United States Men's Basketball Team to a gold medal in the 1992 Summer Olympics as a member of the "Dream Team." Upper Deck issued this card as a short print and it would turn out to be arguably his most desirable rookie card in the hobby as the sequence of images leading up to a monster dunk was a hit with collectors. To commemorate the special occasion, Upper Deck released this fantastic card with both Brock and Henderson holding a base with "939" printed . While in Detroit, he had established himself as a defensive star who possessed the ability to cover any position on offense from point guard to center. Ungraded & graded values for all '94 Upper Deck USA Basketball Basketball Cards. Set Information. Most Expensive, 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Patrick Ewing. His card features a horizontal layout and shows the superstar flying high above the outstretched arms of the droids trying to stop him. 1994 was a weird year for sports and sports cards. Only Graded. Shaquille O'Neal's third year in the league showed the same level of domination as his first two, but now with a stronger supporting cast, including the aforementioned Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway. In hindsight, Jordan pointed out Detroit's history of player injuries somewhat ominously. After edging the Indiana Pacers in seven games in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Magic faced the Houston Rockets in the Finals. Copyright 2023, Beckett Collectibles, LLC. Premium: This Rookie Card comes in the debut of Bowmans Best, the first time a Bowman set got the chromium treatment. Rodman dealt with several personal struggles that year, including frustration about coach Chuck Daly retiring before the season. . 1997-98 Metal Universe Patrick Ewing Precious Metal Gems (Red) 2. The trade card rookie is also not worth as much as the standard rookie but can still fetch $1,000 or so in top grade. Page Size: 100 1000 . We use cookies to help personalize content, tailor and measure ads, and provide a safer experience. Christie's rookie card #32 could be pulled in high-series packs. Key rookie cards for the set included Shaquille O'Neal, Alonzo Mourning, Christian Laettner, Latrell Sprewell and Robert Horry. Prices are updated daily based upon 1994 Fleer Tower of Power listings that sold on eBay and our marketplace. 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He would also lead the league in triple-doubles, making his overall impact felt in all facets of the game and continuing his reputation as a point guard who could do it all. They were most prominent in Upper Deck products. Now that we got that out of the way, let's take a look at the list: During his time at LSU, Shaquille O'Neal wowed the NCAA basketball world with his size and dominant presence in the paint, becoming a two-time All-American and later winning the Adolph Rupp Trophy in 1991. While it doesnt stand out, theres a serial number at the top, which should help combat cards that may have been signed in person or outright forgeries. Johnsons trading card beginnings can be traced back to this card. Despite playing in only 17 games during the campaign, the superstar was crucial in getting Chicago back to the postseason, averaging 26.9 points per game, 5.3 assists per game, and 6.9 rebounds per game.