In 1991, Bowman had Minor League baseball on lock down much like they do today. While Topps may never have a true competitor, in 1991, a cheap little Minor League brand gave them a run for their money.
ProCards didn’t have the greatest design ever seen but what they lacked in aesthetics they sure made up for with the checklist. Manny Ramirez, Chipper Jones, Pedro Martinez, Ivan Rodriguez, Mike Mussina, Jim Thome, and more.
While Bowman came out victorious as usual, one can only imagine what might have been. What if ProCards caught on with collectors? We could be seeing 2009 ProCards Chrome this year. Well, maybe not but you never know.
As for their design woes, they took care of them in 1992.
My 1986 Randy Johnson procards is probably my favorite Randy Johnson card.
This card reminds me of something. Hmm..let’s see here. Cheesy color scheme and graphics? Check. Generic batting pose? Check. Produced by card company you’ve never heard of before? Check.
Ahh, now I understand: This is Manny Ramirez’s little league baseball card. I’m sure his parents got these made for him to trade with his teammates.
Nice find, Mario!
ProCards is a pretty well known minor league card maker (when they were in business) so your ignorance is unfounded SteveTX.