1998 Donruss Signature Series - Revision history

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Convention Parallels

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	Special parallels of the 1998 Donruss Signature Series set were produced for numerous conventions held in the United States from 1999-2001. ~~These convention parallels were produced by Playoff and it is~~ unclear why Playoff chose an old baseball product for this promotion, as they had neither an MLB Properties nor an MLBPA license at the time. ~~These~~ cards were not serial numbered ~~and it~~ is unclear if parallels exist for all 140 players in the set or if parallels were produced just for specific players. However, ~~there are 11~~ Ken Griffey, Jr. convention ~~parallels that exist, with~~ each ~~displaying a unique stamp representing its respective convention:~~		Special parallels of the 1998 Donruss Signature Series set were produced for numerous card shows and fan conventions held in the United States from 1999-2001. It's unclear why Playoff chose an old baseball product for this promotion, as for most of these shows they had neither an MLB Properties nor an MLBPA license at the time. (Playoff, now renamed "Donruss-Playoff" received their MLB/MLBPA licenses in March 2001 and released [[2001 Donruss]] that May.)

			Unlike similar card show parallels Donruss-Playoff would produce in the early 2000s, these cards were not serial-numbered. It is unclear if parallels exist for all 140 players in the set or if parallels were produced just for specific players. However, it is known that at least one 1998 Donruss Signature Series Ken Griffey, Jr. convention parallel exists for each of the eleven card shows listed below.

	*Sportsfest 1999 (June 17-20, Philadelphia, PA)		*Sportsfest 1999 (June 17-20, Philadelphia, PA)
	*Sportsfest 1999 (August 19-22, Chicago, IL)		*Sportsfest 1999 (August 19-22, Chicago, IL)
	*Superbowl XXXIV (January 26-30, Atlanta, GA)		*Superbowl XXXIV (January 26-30, Atlanta, GA)
	*Comic Con (July 15-18, San Diego, CA)		*1999 San Diego Comic Con (July 15-18, San Diego, CA)
	*The 21st National (July 27-30, Anaheim, CA)		*The 21st National Sports Collectors Convention (July 27-30, Anaheim, CA)
	*~~General Convention Show~~ (August 6-9, Milwaukee, WI)		*2000 GenCon (August 6-9, Milwaukee, WI)
	*Sportsfest 2000 (August 18-20, Chicago, IL)		*Sportsfest 2000 (August 18-20, Chicago, IL)
	*Wizard World Convention (August 27-30, Chicago, IL)		*2000 Wizard World Convention (August 27-30, Chicago, IL)
	*MLB All-Star FanFest (July 5-10, Seattle, WA)		*2001 MLB All-Star FanFest (July 5-10, Seattle, WA)
	*Comic Con (July 19-22, San Diego, CA)		*2001 Comic Con (July 19-22, San Diego, CA)
	*Wizard World Convention (August 17-19, Chicago, IL)		*2001 Wizard World Convention (August 17-19, Chicago, IL)

	==Autographs==		==Autographs==

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Insertion Ratios

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	\|Proof\|\|140\|\|150\|\|?		\|Proof\|\|140\|\|150\|\|?
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	\|Autographs\|\|98\|\|varies\|\|~~1:1~~		\|Autographs\|\|98\|\|varies\|\|AU
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	\|Significant Signatures\|\|23\|\|2000\|\|?		\|Significant Signatures\|\|23\|\|2000\|\|AU
	\|-		\|-
	\|Signing Bonus\|\|32\|\|\|varies\|\|?		\|Signing Bonus\|\|32\|\|\|varies\|\|AU
	\|}		\|}

			AU: One autograph per pack.

	=Checklist=		=Checklist=

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Executive Proofs

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	==Executive Proofs==		==Executive Proofs==

	~~In May 2018, a lot of never before seen executive proofs from the autograph set emerged on the secondary market~~. ~~These proofs were not autographed~~. ~~The~~ Millennium Marks ~~and Century~~ Marks ~~proofs featured a 'XXXX' designation where the serial number would be while the Base red proofs did not have the 'XXXX' because these were not serially numbered in the autograph set~~. ~~A proof of each autograph parallel (Base red, Millennium green, and Century blue) surfaced for nearly every player in the set~~.		https://img.comc.com/i/Baseball/1998/Donruss-Signature-Series---Autographs---Millennium-Marks-Executive-Library-Proof/-KEWO/Kerry-Wood.jpg?id=2706ad28-4cf0-4366-9c1e-f90791155535&size=original&side=front&.jpg
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	~~Further~~, executive proofs of ~~players who never signed at all were~~ among the cards that emerged - for ~~example,~~ Mike Piazza ~~never signed a base, Millennium Mark, or Century Mark autograph; however, an executive proof of Piazza's base/Millennium/Century autograph card exists~~. This is notable because he was not included on the original autograph set checklist and thus there was no reason to expect that cards of his from these sets even existed, until now. Executive proofs in general are very rare, but in the case of Piazza and other players that were not in the original autograph checklist, they are especially noteworthy because it is the first time these cards have ever surfaced. These were probably players that Donruss expected to sign/to be included in the autograph sets but were not for unknown reasons.		In May 2018, a group of never before seen executive proofs from the autograph set emerged on the secondary market. These proofs were not autographed. The Millennium Marks and Century Marks proofs featured a 'XXXX' designation where the serial number would be while the Base red proofs did not have the 'XXXX' because these were not serial-numbered in the autograph set. A proof of each autograph parallel (Base red, Millennium green, and Century blue) surfaced for nearly every player in the set.

			Further, among the cards that emerged, were players who did not sign for the Signature Series product. One such player was Mike Piazza. This is notable because he was not included on the original autograph set checklist and thus there was no reason to expect that cards of his from these sets even existed, until now. Executive proofs in general are very rare, but in the case of Piazza and other players that were not in the original autograph checklist, they are especially noteworthy because it is the first time these cards have ever surfaced. These were probably players that Donruss expected to sign/to be included in the autograph sets but were not for unknown reasons.

	Below is the list of the 182 players with a confirmed executive proof. Executive proofs for John Franco, Andres Galarraga, Nomar Garciaparra, Eli Marrero, Mike Mussina, Andy Pettitte, Ivan Rodriguez, Matt Williams, and Dan Wilson, (all players with autographs in the 3 sets) have not been confirmed. Players in bold with an asterisk(*) have an executive proof but do not have an autographed base, Millennium, or Century Marks that were issued in packs (67 players in total):		Below is the list of the 182 players with a confirmed executive proof. Executive proofs for John Franco, Andres Galarraga, Nomar Garciaparra, Eli Marrero, Mike Mussina, Andy Pettitte, Ivan Rodriguez, Matt Williams, and Dan Wilson, (all players with autographs in the 3 sets) have not been confirmed. Players in bold with an asterisk(*) have an executive proof but do not have an autographed base, Millennium, or Century Marks that were issued in packs (67 players in total):

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Signing Bonus

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	This 32-card set features redemption cards that could be redeemed for an autographed baseball signed by player. Each ~~baseballs~~ was laser burned with a Donruss logo as a security measure. In addition, every ball, except for Ben Grieve's, is serial-numbered.		This 32-card set features redemption cards that could be redeemed for an autographed baseball signed by player. Each baseball was laser burned with a Donruss logo as a security measure. In addition, every ball, except for Ben Grieve's, is serial-numbered.

	The blank-backed exchange cards are serial-numbered in gold foil on front, but are unnumbered within the context of a complete set and therefore checklisted in alphabetical order. These exchange cards carried an expiration date of December 31st, 1999.		The blank-backed exchange cards are serial-numbered in gold foil on front, but are unnumbered within the context of a complete set and therefore checklisted in alphabetical order. These exchange cards carried an expiration date of December 31st, 1999.

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Significant Signatures

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	This 18-card set features autographs of some of baseball's all-time great players. Only 2000 sets were produced and each card is serial-numbered.		This 18-card set features autographs of some of baseball's all-time great players. Only 2000 sets were produced and each card is serial-numbered.

	NOTES		'''NOTES'''

	* The Catfish Hunter card was signed in either blue or black ink.		* The Catfish Hunter card was signed in either blue or black ink.

	* Only 1000 serial #'d copies of Phil Rizzuto's card were produced.		* Only 1000 serial #'d copies of Phil Rizzuto's card were produced.

	* Nolan Ryan and Ozzie Smith packed out as exchange cards as they were unable to return their cards to Playoff in time. Both of the exchange cards were reprints of what the autographed versions would eventually look like and were sequentially-numbered (#14 and 15) as part of the set. Cards 14 and 15 were good for cards R1 and R2.		* Nolan Ryan and Ozzie Smith packed out as exchange cards as they were unable to return their cards to Playoff in time. Both of the exchange cards were reprints of what the autographed versions would eventually look like and were sequentially-numbered (#14 and 15) as part of the set. Cards 14 and 15 were good for cards R1 and R2.

	Sandy Koufax was on the original checklist issued by the pre-bankruptcy Donruss, but he did not return his cards in time for the pack out. In the time between Donruss's acquisition by Playoff and the release of Signature Series, it was uncertain if Playoff could come to terms with Koufax. Therefore, unlike Ryan and Smith, a Koufax exchange card was not issued in packs. Eventually, officials at Playoff were able to come to terms with Koufax and made the Billy Williams card an exchange card. Each collector that pulled Billy Williams's Significant Signature card could send it in to Donruss for the Koufax (#R3) card. In addition, the signed Williams card was sent back too, but marked with the word "REDEEMED" on the back so that it could not be used again.		Sandy Koufax was on the original checklist issued by the pre-bankruptcy Donruss, but he did not return his cards in time for the pack out. In the time between Donruss' acquisition by Playoff and the release of Signature Series, it was uncertain if Playoff could come to terms with Koufax. Therefore, unlike Ryan and Smith, a Koufax exchange card was not issued in packs. Eventually, officials at Playoff were able to come to terms with Koufax and made the Billy Williams card an exchange card. Each collector that pulled Billy Williams's Significant Signature card could send it in to Donruss for the Koufax (#R3) card. In addition, the signed Williams card was sent back too, but marked with the word "REDEEMED" on the back so that it could not be used again.

	The exchange deadline for cards R1-R3 was December 31st, 1999. All three "R-Series" exchange cards (Ryan, Koufax and Smith) feature refractive, shiny fronts whereas the other cards seeded in packs are printed on basic foilboard.		The exchange deadline for cards R1-R3 was December 31st, 1999. All three "R-Series" exchange cards (Ryan, Koufax and Smith) feature refractive, shiny fronts whereas the other cards seeded in packs are printed on basic foilboard.

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	===Convention Parallels===		===Convention Parallels===

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	Special parallels of the 1998 Donruss Signature Series set were produced for numerous conventions held in the United States from 1999-2001. These convention parallels were produced by Playoff and it is unclear why Playoff chose an old baseball product for this promotion, as they had neither an MLB Properties nor an MLBPA license at the time. These cards were not serial numbered and it is unclear if parallels exist for all 140 players in the set or if parallels were produced just for specific players. However, there are 11 Ken Griffey, Jr. convention parallels that exist, with each displaying a unique stamp representing its respective convention:		Special parallels of the 1998 Donruss Signature Series set were produced for numerous conventions held in the United States from 1999-2001. These convention parallels were produced by Playoff and it is unclear why Playoff chose an old baseball product for this promotion, as they had neither an MLB Properties nor an MLBPA license at the time. These cards were not serial numbered and it is unclear if parallels exist for all 140 players in the set or if parallels were produced just for specific players. However, there are 11 Ken Griffey, Jr. convention parallels that exist, with each displaying a unique stamp representing its respective convention:

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Significant Signatures

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	NOTES		NOTES

	* The Catfish Hunter card was signed in either blue or ~~blank~~ ink.		* The Catfish Hunter card was signed in either blue or black ink.

	* Only 1000 serial #'d copies of Phil Rizzuto's card were produced.		* Only 1000 serial #'d copies of Phil Rizzuto's card were produced.

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Convention Parallels

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	*Comic Con (July 19-22, San Diego, CA)		*Comic Con (July 19-22, San Diego, CA)
	*Wizard World Convention (August 17-19, Chicago, IL)		*Wizard World Convention (August 17-19, Chicago, IL)

	~~[[File:1998 Donruss Signature Convention Parallels.jpg]]~~

	==Autographs==		==Autographs==

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	Further, executive proofs of players who never signed at all were among the cards that emerged - for example, Mike Piazza never signed a base, Millennium Mark, or Century Mark autograph; however, an executive proof of Piazza's base/Millennium/Century autograph card exists. This is notable because he was not included on the original autograph set checklist and thus there was no reason to expect that cards of his from these sets even existed, until now. Executive proofs in general are very rare, but in the case of Piazza and other players that were not in the original autograph checklist, they are especially noteworthy because it is the first time these cards have ever surfaced. These were probably players that Donruss expected to sign/to be included in the autograph sets but were not for unknown reasons.		Further, executive proofs of players who never signed at all were among the cards that emerged - for example, Mike Piazza never signed a base, Millennium Mark, or Century Mark autograph; however, an executive proof of Piazza's base/Millennium/Century autograph card exists. This is notable because he was not included on the original autograph set checklist and thus there was no reason to expect that cards of his from these sets even existed, until now. Executive proofs in general are very rare, but in the case of Piazza and other players that were not in the original autograph checklist, they are especially noteworthy because it is the first time these cards have ever surfaced. These were probably players that Donruss expected to sign/to be included in the autograph sets but were not for unknown reasons.

	Below is the list of the 182 players with a confirmed executive proof. Executive proofs for John Franco, Andres Galarraga, Nomar Garciaparra, Eli Marrero, Mike Mussina, Andy Pettitte, Ivan Rodriguez, Matt Williams, Dan Wilson, ~~and Kerry Wood~~ (all players with autographs in the 3 sets) have not been confirmed. Players in bold with an asterisk(*) have an executive proof but do not have an autographed base, Millennium, or Century Marks that were issued in packs (67 players in total):		Below is the list of the 182 players with a confirmed executive proof. Executive proofs for John Franco, Andres Galarraga, Nomar Garciaparra, Eli Marrero, Mike Mussina, Andy Pettitte, Ivan Rodriguez, Matt Williams, and Dan Wilson, (all players with autographs in the 3 sets) have not been confirmed. Players in bold with an asterisk(*) have an executive proof but do not have an autographed base, Millennium, or Century Marks that were issued in packs (67 players in total):

	'''Edgardo Alfonzo*'''		'''Edgardo Alfonzo*'''
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	Tony Womack		Tony Womack

			Kerry Wood

	'''Steve Woodward*'''		'''Steve Woodward*'''

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	'''Todd Zeile*'''		'''Todd Zeile*'''

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