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Originally Posted by vermonty

If we're getting all deep here, maybe it connects to the wow and awe that baseball and our favorite stars bring.

I like the way the Clemente came together. Besides "ooh, pretty colors!" there is almost a layering effect. I'm a sucker for happy players, as that evokes the joy that the game brings (nice choice of inset photo). The flag is prominent but doesn't overwhelm the card; likewise with the info on the outside honoring his place in the sport almost Sophia Chang style.

With the Ripken, the rainbow took a backseat, which is fine. I love the photo with autograph seekers; the perspective is a nice touch. Looking up it reminds me of being a kid looking up to these heroes hoping for a second of their attention. The fact that he is one if the biggest stars and he was there for the fans --day in and day out, as he's arguably more famous for his streak than his production--makes it stick for me.

Also, it's nice to get cards from teams like the Pirates and Orioles, despite being repeats of Project 2020 players.

vermonty,

Thanks for sharing.