1997 Leaf - Revision history

Chris: /* Checklists */

2025-07-16T14:43:48Z

Checklists

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	<sql2wiki database="carddb">		<sql2wiki database="carddb">
	SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '1997') AND (setname='Leaf ~~Fractal Matrix~~') AND (num > 397)		SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '1997') AND (setname='Leaf') AND (num > 397)
	ORDER BY num +0 ASC;		ORDER BY num +0 ASC;
	</sql2wiki>		</sql2wiki>

Chris: /* Series Two */

2025-07-16T14:43:29Z

Series Two

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	<sql2wiki database="carddb">		<sql2wiki database="carddb">
	SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '1997') AND (setname='Leaf ~~Fractal Matrix~~') AND (num BETWEEN 201 AND 347)		SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '1997') AND (setname='Leaf') AND (num BETWEEN 201 AND 347)
	ORDER BY num +0 ASC;		ORDER BY num +0 ASC;
	</sql2wiki>		</sql2wiki>
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	<sql2wiki database="carddb">		<sql2wiki database="carddb">
	SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '1997') AND (setname='Leaf ~~Fractal Matrix~~') AND (num BETWEEN 348 AND 367)		SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '1997') AND (setname='Leaf') AND (num BETWEEN 348 AND 367)
	ORDER BY num +0 ASC;		ORDER BY num +0 ASC;
	</sql2wiki>		</sql2wiki>
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	<sql2wiki database="carddb">		<sql2wiki database="carddb">
	SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '1997') AND (setname='Leaf ~~Fractal Matrix~~') AND (num BETWEEN 368 AND 397)		SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '1997') AND (setname='Leaf') AND (num BETWEEN 368 AND 397)
	ORDER BY num +0 ASC;		ORDER BY num +0 ASC;
	</sql2wiki>		</sql2wiki>

Chris: /* Series One */

2025-07-16T14:43:03Z

Series One

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	<sql2wiki database="carddb">		<sql2wiki database="carddb">
	SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '1997') AND (setname='Leaf ~~Fractal Matrix~~') AND (num < 188)		SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '1997') AND (setname='Leaf') AND (num < 188)
	ORDER BY num +0 ASC;		ORDER BY num +0 ASC;
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	<sql2wiki database="carddb">		<sql2wiki database="carddb">
	SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '1997') AND (setname='Leaf ~~Fractal Matrix~~') AND (num BETWEEN 188 AND 197)		SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '1997') AND (setname='Leaf') AND (num BETWEEN 188 AND 197)
	ORDER BY num +0 ASC;		ORDER BY num +0 ASC;
	</sql2wiki>		</sql2wiki>
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	<sql2wiki database="carddb">		<sql2wiki database="carddb">
	SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '1997') AND (setname='Leaf ~~Fractal Matrix~~') AND (num BETWEEN 198 AND 200)		SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '1997') AND (setname='Leaf') AND (num BETWEEN 198 AND 200)
	ORDER BY num +0 ASC;		ORDER BY num +0 ASC;
	</sql2wiki>		</sql2wiki>

Stalegum: /* Fractal Matrix */

2024-07-13T00:40:48Z

Fractal Matrix

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	Randomly inserted in packs, this 400-card set paralleled the base set. While the stated print runs below were provided at the time of release, many years later, there have been anecdotal stories detailing the backdoored release of extra copies across all players flooding the market after Pinnacle Brands’ bankruptcy. There were two types of Fractal Matrix parallels:		Randomly inserted in packs, this 400-card set paralleled the base set. While the stated print runs below were provided at the time of release, many years later, there have been anecdotal stories detailing the backdoored release of extra copies across all players flooding the market after Pinnacle Brands’ bankruptcy. There were two types of Fractal Matrix parallels:

	* '''Regular''': Color player photos with either a bronze, silver, or gold etched-foil finish		* '''Regular''': Color player photos with either a bronze, silver, or gold etched-foil finish
	* '''Die-cut''': Color player photos with either a bronze, silver, or gold etched-foil finish and a "X-axis", "Y-axis", or "Z-axis" die-cut pattern		* '''Die-cut''': Color player photos with either a bronze, silver, or gold etched-foil finish and a "X-axis", "Y-axis", or "Z-axis" die-cut pattern

	Given that there were three Fractal Matrix colors (Bronze, Gold and Silver) and three die-cut patterns (X, Y, and Z), there were 9 Fractal Matrix distinctions:		Given that there were three Fractal Matrix colors (Bronze, Gold and Silver) and three die-cut patterns (X, Y, and Z), there were 9 Fractal Matrix distinctions:

	* Bronze X-axis: '''BX''' (die-cut version pictured)		* Bronze X-axis: '''BX''' (die-cut version pictured)
	* Bronze Y-axis: '''BY'''		* Bronze Y-axis: '''BY'''
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	https://img.comc.com/i/Baseball/1997/Leaf---Base---Die-Cut-Fractal-Matrix/90/Andy-Benes.jpg?id=250f2585-c848-4ae0-84ba-718ed55615fb&size=original&side=back&.jpg		https://img.comc.com/i/Baseball/1997/Leaf---Base---Die-Cut-Fractal-Matrix/90/Andy-Benes.jpg?id=250f2585-c848-4ae0-84ba-718ed55615fb&size=original&side=back&.jpg


	* Silver X-axis: '''SX'''		* Silver X-axis: '''SX'''

Stalegum: /* Jackie Robinson 1949 Leaf Reprint */

2023-04-20T14:45:25Z

Jackie Robinson 1949 Leaf Reprint

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	This reprint of Jackie Robinson's [[1949 Leaf]] card was inserted in all Series Two packs and was serial-numbered to 1948 copies.		This reprint of Jackie Robinson's [[1949 Leaf]] card was inserted in all Series Two packs and was serial-numbered to 1948 copies.

			'''NOTE:''' This card was also reprinted for that year's [[1997 FanFest\|FanFest]] set. The FanFest card has the 1997 All-Star Game logo on the front and is NOT serial-numbered.

	https://img.comc.com/i/Baseball/1997/Leaf---Jackie-Robinson-Commemorative-Rookie/79/Jackie-Robinson.jpg?id=8665f82a-04a2-46c5-a72a-0036f488647d&size=original&side=front.jpg		https://img.comc.com/i/Baseball/1997/Leaf---Jackie-Robinson-Commemorative-Rookie/79/Jackie-Robinson.jpg?id=8665f82a-04a2-46c5-a72a-0036f488647d&size=original&side=front.jpg

Stalegum: /* Frank Thomas Collection */

2023-04-20T14:40:32Z

Frank Thomas Collection

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	===Frank Thomas Collection===		===Frank Thomas Collection===

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			https://img.comc.com/i/Baseball/1997/Leaf---Thomas-Collection/6/Frank-Thomas-(Away-Jersey).jpg?id=514387f5-b8d1-4905-a51a-d53dcb00a7c5&size=original&side=back&.jpg

	Randomly inserted in Series Two packs, this six-card set featured pieces of game-used materials from then-Leaf spokesman Frank Thomas. Only 100 of each card were produced and each were serial-numbered on the back.		Randomly inserted in Series Two packs, this six-card set featured pieces of game-used materials from then-Leaf spokesman Frank Thomas. Only 100 of each card were produced and each were serial-numbered on the back.

Stalegum: /* Statistical Standouts */

2022-08-22T14:44:48Z

Statistical Standouts

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	Leaf's flagship and annual insert, these cards were inserted across all Series One packs. This year, the card resembled a fielding glove: the card was die-cut and bi-layered so it "opened up" like a glove. This design was the first of its kind seen in the hobby. Each card is serial-numbered to 1000 copies.		Leaf's flagship and annual insert, these cards were inserted across all Series One packs. This year, the card resembled a fielding glove: the card was die-cut and bi-layered so it "opened up" like a glove. This design was the first of its kind seen in the hobby. Each card is serial-numbered to 1000 copies.

			'''NOTE:''' The "flap" was glued to the card with rubber cement, which should easily, but not always, rub off without damaging the card.

	https://img.comc.com/i/Baseball/1997/Leaf---Statistical-Standouts/14/John-Smoltz.jpg?id=be77ca08-c906-4c59-8c75-0c1ee7702f4d&size=original&side=front.jpg		https://img.comc.com/i/Baseball/1997/Leaf---Statistical-Standouts/14/John-Smoltz.jpg?id=be77ca08-c906-4c59-8c75-0c1ee7702f4d&size=original&side=front.jpg

Stalegum: /* Series Two */

2021-08-09T21:55:49Z

Series Two

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	'''NOTE:''' Whereas Series One's base set had gray borders, Series Two is white.		'''NOTE:''' Whereas Series One's base set had gray borders, Series Two have white.

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Stalegum: /* Series Two */

2021-08-09T21:55:25Z

Series Two

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			'''NOTE:''' Whereas Series One's base set had gray borders, Series Two is white.

	<sql2wiki database="carddb">		<sql2wiki database="carddb">
	SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '1997') AND (setname='Leaf Fractal Matrix') AND (num BETWEEN 201 AND 347)		SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '1997') AND (setname='Leaf Fractal Matrix') AND (num BETWEEN 201 AND 347)

Stalegum at 21:53, 9 August 2021

2021-08-09T21:53:50Z

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	~~<!-- [[Image:filename.jpg\|right\|frame\|The description goes here]] -->~~

	=Description=		=Description=

	1997 Leaf was a 400-card set ~~with cards 1-~~200 ~~in Series 1 and cards 201-400 in Series 2~~. The set featured two subsets, Legacy (188-197/348-367) and Gamers (368-397) and notable rookie cards of Jose Cruz Jr., Brian Giles, and Hideki Irabu.		1997 Leaf was a 400-card set released in two equal 200 card series. The set featured two subsets, Legacy (188-197/348-367) and Gamers (368-397) and notable rookie cards of Jose Cruz Jr., Brian Giles, and Hideki Irabu.

	To celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's major league debut in 1948, Donruss/Leaf issued some collectible items. They made 42 all-leather jackets (issued to match Robinson's uniform number). There were also 311 leather jackets produced (to match Robinson's career batting average). 1,500 lithographs were also produced of which Rachel Robinson (Jackie's widow) signed 500 of them.		To celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's major league debut in 1948, Donruss/Leaf issued some collectible items. They made 42 all-leather jackets (issued to match Robinson's uniform number). There were also 311 leather jackets produced (to match Robinson's career batting average). 1,500 lithographs were also produced of which Rachel Robinson (Jackie's widow) signed 500 of them.
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	===Frank Thomas Collection===		===Frank Thomas Collection===

	~~https://sportscardalbum.com/card/a0p4l720/1997-leaf-thomas-collection-away-jersey-comiskey-park-patch-frank-thomas~~
	~~https://sportscardalbum.com/c/a0p4l720.jpg~~

	Randomly inserted in Series Two packs, this six-card set featured pieces of game-used materials from then-Leaf spokesman Frank Thomas. Only 100 of each card were produced and each were serial-numbered on the back.		Randomly inserted in Series Two packs, this six-card set featured pieces of game-used materials from then-Leaf spokesman Frank Thomas. Only 100 of each card were produced and each were serial-numbered on the back.