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Jeff Bagwell

Jeff Bagwell spent his entire 15-year playing career with the Houston Astros. Originally a Boston Red Sox, he was traded to the Astros in 1990 for relief pitcher Larry Andersen in what is regarded as one of the most lopsided trades in baseball history. Bagwell won the NL Rookie of the Year in 1991, and the NL MVP Award in 1994. He was a four-time All-Star, three-time Silver Slugger winner, and a Gold Glove recipient. He and Craig Biggio were known as the "Killer B's."
Bagwell collection - First sheet, top row 1991 Fleer update card (no major league experience); 1992 Fleer (is this his "rookie" card?); and a 1992 Topps.

Second row: 1993 Hostess; 1993 Topps with "Rockies 1993 Inauguration Year" emblem; and 1993 Upper Deck.

Bottom row: 1993 Upper Deck shiny; space to grow; and a 1993 Upper Deck Collector's Choice Astros checklist.
Second sheet, top row: 1994 Donruss and Donruss "Special 85 Edition" (whatever that means); and a 1994 Donruss "The Leaf Set."

Middle row: 1994 Fleer; 1994 Upper Deck Collector's Choice; and 1994 Upper Deck Collector's Choice "Special Edition."

Bottom row: 1994 Upper Deck "Homefield Advantage"; 1995 Topps All-Stars First Basemen with Frank Thomas; and a 1997 Pinnacle Zenith card (out of order - grrr. Fixed!).
Last sheet, top row: 1996 Topps; 1996 Topps Star Power; and 2000 Fleer Tradition.

Middle row: 2000 Fleer Tradition "Dividends"; 2002 Topps Opening Day (what a great shot of his crazy, but incredibly successful, batting stance!); and a 2003 Fleer Game Worn Jersey.

Bottom row: 2004 Fleer "Draft Edition Hot Prospects" (why so late in his career did they make such a card?); space to grow; and a 2006 Topps.

I recall Bags as being a highly regarded power threat and Reds killer. Yup, just looked it up. He had 49 HRs and 154 RBIs in 194 games vs. the Reds - more than any other team (Grrr!).

Thanks for stopping by!

CinciCuse Bill




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  1. FujiFebruary 19, 2020 at 8:46 AM

    Bagwell had a rookie card in 1991 Bowman, 1991 Studio, 1991 Stadium Club, and 1991 Upper Deck... which I think many consider his rookie cards. Plus he had cards in 1991 Donruss The Rookies, 1991 Fleer Ultra Update, 1991 Fleer Update, 1991 Score Rookie & Traded, and 1991 Topps Traded. Depending on who you talk to... these are rookie cards too. Plus he had an insert in 1991 Leaf called Gold Leaf Rookies. I don't think people call this a rookie card, but it was released in the 1991 products.

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  2. CinciCuse BillFebruary 19, 2020 at 6:43 PM

    Good info - thanks Fuji!

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