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1994 Leaf Limited Rookies is an 80-card set distributed exclusively to Hobby dealers in November, 1994. The design is identical to that of the [[1994 Leaf Limited]] set. Only 30,000 serial-numbered 20-pack waxboxes were produced. | 1994 Leaf Limited Rookies is an 80-card set distributed exclusively to Hobby dealers in November, 1994. The design is of the base set is identical to that of the [[1994 Leaf Limited]] set. Only 30,000 serial-numbered 20-pack waxboxes were produced. | ||
Despite the name, the set suffers from a lack of "true" rookie cards. This has more to do with Donruss' decision to pull ten rookies (including Alex Rodriguez) out of the base set and include them exclusively in the "Phenoms" insert. | Despite the name, the set suffers from a lack of "true" rookie cards. This has more to do with Donruss' decision to pull ten of the better rookies (including Alex Rodriguez) out of the base set and include them exclusively in the "Phenoms" insert. | ||
=Distribution= | =Distribution= | ||
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==Base Set== | ==Base Set== | ||
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We estimate 36,875 copies of each base card were produced. | |||
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==Inserts== | ==Inserts== | ||
===Phenoms=== | ===Phenoms=== | ||
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This set showcases ten of the top 1994 rookies. The fronts are designed much like the Limited Rookies basic set cards except the card is comprised of bronze holographic foil instead of silver on the front. Each card is serial-numbered to 5000 copies. | |||
The Alex Rodriguez card, primarily because of it's status as one of A-Rod's earliest serial-numbered MLB-licensed issues (coupled with high-end production qualities and a known print run) has become one of the more desirable cards issued in the 1990's -- despite it not being a "true" rookie card. Collectors should take caution of trimmed copies when purchasing this card in "raw" form. | |||
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[[Category:Donruss]] | [[Category:Donruss]] | ||
[[Category:Leaf | [[Category:Leaf]] | ||
[[Category:1994]] | [[Category:1994]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:08, 11 September 2024
Description
1994 Leaf Limited Rookies is an 80-card set distributed exclusively to Hobby dealers in November, 1994. The design is of the base set is identical to that of the 1994 Leaf Limited set. Only 30,000 serial-numbered 20-pack waxboxes were produced.
Despite the name, the set suffers from a lack of "true" rookie cards. This has more to do with Donruss' decision to pull ten of the better rookies (including Alex Rodriguez) out of the base set and include them exclusively in the "Phenoms" insert.
Distribution
20 packs per box, five cards per pack (MSRP: $4.99). 30,000 boxes produced.
Reviews
Insertion Ratios
| Cards | Total Cards | Numbered To | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 80 | - | ? |
| Phenoms | 10 | 5000 | 1:12 |
Checklist
Base Set
We estimate 36,875 copies of each base card were produced.
- 1 Charles Johnson
- 2 Rico Brogna
- 3 Melvin Nieves
- 4 Rich Becker
- 5 Russ Davis
- 6 Matt Mieske
- 7 Paul Shuey
- 8 Hector Carrasco
- 9 J.R. Phillips
- 10 Scott Ruffcorn
- 11 Kurt Abbott
- 12 Danny Bautista
- 13 Rick White
- 14 Steve Dunn
- 15 Joe Ausanio
- 16 Salomon Torres
- 17 Ricky Bottalico
- 18 Johnny Ruffin
- 19 Kevin Foster RC
- 20 William VanLandingham RC
- 21 Troy O'Leary
- 22 Mark Acre RC
- 23 Norberto Martin
- 24 Jason Jacome
- 25 Steve Trachsel
- 26 Denny Hocking
- 27 Mike Lieberthal
- 28 Gerald Williams
- 29 John Mabry
- 30 Greg Blosser
- 31 Carl Everett
- 32 Steve Karsay
- 33 Jose Valentin
- 34 Jon Lieber
- 35 Chris Gomez
- 36 Jesus Tavarez
- 37 Tony Longmire
- 38 Luis Lopez
- 39 Matt Walbeck
- 40 Rikkert Faneyte
- 41 Shane Reynolds
- 42 Joey Hamilton
- 43 Ismael Valdes
- 44 Danny Miceli
- 45 Darren Bragg
- 46 Alex Gonzalez
- 47 Rick Helling
- 48 Jose Oliva
- 49 Jim Edmonds
- 50 Miguel Jimenez
- 51 Tony Eusebio
- 52 Shawn Green
- 53 Billy Ashley
- 54 Rondell White
- 55 Cory Bailey
- 56 Tim Davis
- 57 John Hudek RC
- 58 Darren Hall RC
- 59 Darren Dreifort
- 60 Mike Kelly
- 61 Marcus Moore
- 62 Garret Anderson
- 63 Brian L. Hunter
- 64 Mark Smith
- 65 Garey Ingram
- 66 Rusty Greer RC
- 67 Marc Newfield
- 68 Gar Finnvold RC
- 69 Paul Spoljaric
- 70 Ray McDavid
- 71 Orlando Miller
- 72 Jorge Fabregas
- 73 Ray Holbert
- 74 Armando Benitez
- 75 Ernie Young
- 76 James Mouton
- 77 Robert Perez
- 78 Chan Ho Park RC
- 79 Roger Salkeld
- 80 Tony Tarasco
Inserts
Phenoms
This set showcases ten of the top 1994 rookies. The fronts are designed much like the Limited Rookies basic set cards except the card is comprised of bronze holographic foil instead of silver on the front. Each card is serial-numbered to 5000 copies.
The Alex Rodriguez card, primarily because of it's status as one of A-Rod's earliest serial-numbered MLB-licensed issues (coupled with high-end production qualities and a known print run) has become one of the more desirable cards issued in the 1990's -- despite it not being a "true" rookie card. Collectors should take caution of trimmed copies when purchasing this card in "raw" form.
- 1 Raul Mondesi
- 2 Bob Hamelin
- 3 Midre Cummings
- 4 Carlos Delgado
- 5 Cliff Floyd
- 6 Jeffrey Hammonds
- 7 Ryan Klesko
- 8 Javy Lopez
- 9 Manny Ramirez
- 10 Alex Rodriguez
Limited
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| Donruss Era Leaf Limited: 1994 - 1995 - 1996 |
| Pinnacle Era Donruss Limited: 1997 - 1998 |
| Donruss-Playoff Era Leaf Limited: 2001 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 |
| Panini America Era: 2011-12 Panini Limited |
| Update Sets 1994 Leaf Limited Rookies |