1997 E-X 2000
Description
Released in the summer of 1997, E-X2000 (produced by Fleer's Skybox unit) consists of 102 cards. The cards are printed on translucent acetate with layered action photos, giving them a "shadowbox" effect.
Unlike that year's basketball version (1996-97 E-X 2000) which has a Kobe Bryant rookie card, there are no notable rookies in this set.
Distribution
A hobby exclusive, each box of 1997 E-X2000 contained 24 packs of 2 super premium cards each.
Reviews
http://oldschoolbreaks.wordpress.com/2008/05/17/1997-e-x2000-baseball-review/
Insertion Ratios
| Cards | Total Cards | Numbered To | Hobby Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 100 | - | ? |
| Credentials | 100 | 299 | ? |
| Essential Credentials | 100 | 99 | ? |
| Star Date 2000 | 15 | - | 1:9 |
| Hall or Nothing | 20 | - | 1:20 |
| A Cut Above | 10 | - | 1:288 |
| Emerald Autograph Redemptions | 6 | - | 1:500 |
Checklist
Promos
Sample
Dealers who ordered E-X2000 cases were given an Alex Rodriguez promo card. The card paralleled his base card but is marked "SAMPLE" on the back.
Additionally, an over-sized promotional "strip" featuring A-Rod also exists and is considered to be very rare.
Commemorative
A special Alex Rodriguez promo card was also produced and distributed. These were serial-numbered to 3,000 on the back and marked as a commemoration of the premiere of the set.
Base Set
NOTE: Each pack contained either a checklist or a redemption card. The checklists are sequentially-numbered as part of the set; however, are printed on plain cardstock.
- 1 Jim Edmonds
- 2 Darin Erstad
- 3 Eddie Murray
- 4 Roberto Alomar
- 5 Brady Anderson
- 6 Mike Mussina
- 7 Rafael Palmeiro
- 8 Cal Ripken, Jr.
- 9 Steve Avery
- 10 Nomar Garciaparra
- 11 Mo Vaughn
- 12 Albert Belle
- 13 Mike Cameron
- 14 Ray Durham
- 15 Frank Thomas
- 16 Robin Ventura
- 17 Manny Ramirez
- 18 Jim Thome
- 19 Matt Williams
- 20 Tony Clark
- 21 Travis Fryman
- 22 Bob Higginson
- 23 Kevin Appier
- 24 Johnny Damon
- 25 Jermaine Dye
- 26 Jeff Cirillo
- 27 Ben McDonald
- 28 Chuck Knoblauch
- 29 Paul Molitor
- 30 Todd Walker
- 31 Wade Boggs
- 32 Cecil Fielder
- 33 Derek Jeter
- 34 Andy Pettitte
- 35 Ruben Rivera
- 36 Bernie Williams
- 37 Jose Canseco
- 38 Mark McGwire
- 39 Jay Buhner
- 40 Ken Griffey, Jr.
- 41 Randy Johnson
- 42 Edgar Martinez
- 43 Alex Rodriguez
- 44 Dan Wilson
- 45 Will Clark
- 46 Juan Gonzalez
- 47 Ivan Rodriguez
- 48 Joe Carter
- 49 Roger Clemens
- 50 Juan Guzman
- 51 Pat Hentgen
- 52 Tom Glavine
- 53 Andruw Jones
- 54 Chipper Jones
- 55 Ryan Klesko
- 56 Kenny Lofton
- 57 Greg Maddux
- 58 Fred McGriff
- 59 John Smoltz
- 60 Mark Wohlers
- 61 Mark Grace
- 62 Ryne Sandberg
- 63 Sammy Sosa
- 64 Barry Larkin
- 65 Deion Sanders
- 66 Reggie Sanders
- 67 Dante Bichette
- 68 Ellis Burks
- 69 Andres Galarraga
- 70 Moises Alou
- 71 Kevin Brown
- 72 Cliff Floyd
- 73 Edgar Renteria
- 74 Gary Sheffield
- 75 Bob Abreu
- 76 Jeff Bagwell
- 77 Craig Biggio
- 78 Todd Hollandsworth
- 79 Eric Karros
- 80 Raul Mondesi
- 81 Hideo Nomo
- 82 Mike Piazza
- 83 Vladimir Guerrero
- 84 Henry Rodriguez
- 85 Todd Hundley
- 86 Alex Ochoa
- 87 Rey Ordonez
- 88 Gregg Jefferies
- 89 Scott Rolen
- 90 Jermaine Allensworth
- 91 Jason Kendall
- 92 Ken Caminiti
- 93 Tony Gwynn
- 94 Rickey Henderson
- 95 Barry Bonds
- 96 J.T. Snow
- 97 Dennis Eckersley
- 98 Ron Gant
- 99 Brian Jordan
- 100 Ray Lankford
- 101 Checklist
- 102 Checklist
Parallels
Credentials
Each card is numbered to 299 copies.
Essential Credentials
Each card is numbered to 99 copies.
Inserts
Star Date 2000
- 1 Alex Rodriguez
- 2 Andruw Jones
- 3 Andy Pettitte
- 4 Brooks Kieschnick
- 5 Chipper Jones
- 6 Darin Erstad
- 7 Derek Jeter
- 8 Jason Kendall
- 9 Jermaine Dye
- 10 Neifi Perez
- 11 Scott Rolen
- 12 Todd Hollandsworth
- 13 Todd Walker
- 14 Tony Clark
- 15 Vladimir Guerrero
Hall or Nothing
- Regular (Copper Foil):
- Gold foil variant/misprint:
Hall or Nothing features 20 players whom Fleer believed were destined for the Hall of Fame. Each card is die-cut and features etched copper foil; however, a number of cards have emerged with etched gold foil. It is unclear if these gold cards were intended for release.
- 1 Frank Thomas
- 2 Ken Griffey, Jr.
- 3 Eddie Murray
- 4 Cal Ripken, Jr.
- 5 Ryne Sandberg
- 6 Wade Boggs
- 7 Roger Clemens
- 8 Tony Gwynn
- 9 Alex Rodriguez
- 10 Mark McGwire
- 11 Barry Bonds
- 12 Greg Maddux
- 13 Juan Gonzalez
- 14 Albert Belle
- 15 Mike Piazza
- 16 Jeff Bagwell
- 17 Dennis Eckersley
- 18 Mo Vaughn
- 19 Roberto Alomar
- 20 Kenny Lofton
A Cut Above
- 1 Frank Thomas
- 2 Ken Griffey, Jr.
- 3 Alex Rodriguez
- 4 Albert Belle
- 5 Juan Gonzalez
- 6 Mark McGwire
- 7 Mo Vaughn
- 8 Manny Ramirez
- 9 Barry Bonds
- 10 Fred McGriff
Autographs & Game-Used
Emerald Autographs
Randomly inserted in packs at the rate of one in 500, this six-card set features redemption cards that could be exchanged via mail before May 1st, 1998, for an autographed card of that player. Each autographed card is a base card with an embossed SkyBox logo.
- 2 Darin Erstad
- 30 Todd Walker
- 43 Alex Rodriguez
- 78 Todd Hollandsworth
- 86 Alex Ochoa
- 89 Scott Rolen
Alex Rodriguez Autographed Baseball
Randomly inserted into packs was a redemption card good for a baseball signed by Alex Rodriguez. 100 of these cards were produced and the redemption deadline was May 1st, 1998.