Beam Teams were a staple insert in the 90's up to the early 2000's. I remember a kid in school having a Shaq Beam Team and I thought that was the coolest card ever. They are just one of those inserts that everyone can agree are pretty cool.
In terms of all the Beam Team sets this 2003 version is probably one of the more subdued versions. I guess the acid trip that every card designer was on in the mid 90's up until 2003 was finally wearing off. Either way they still have some flair.
The 2003 version was the last set of Stadium Club until the failed attempt to revive in 2008. Thankfully the set has found some traction again. The 2014 set has brought new life to the brand and continues to be one of the more desired in our community. The Beam Teams are really wild again too so that is fun.
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So many cards I have never seen before from these early 2000s sets!
ReplyDeleteI was one of the few people that never stopped collecting so I have some nice examples from this time period. My biggest hole was in the mid 90's because my family moved and we were in tight corridors until we found a house.
DeleteI loved the only NBA Beam Teams. I'm not very familiar with the MLB ones.
ReplyDeleteThey were sooooo cool. Some of the best cards ever.
DeleteMan... those 1992-93 and 1993-94 Stadium Club basketball Beam Teams are amazing. I know the 92/93 Jordan still carries a fairly high price tag 25 years later.
ReplyDeleteIf you have Jordan's in nice condition you are sitting on a gold mine.
DeleteShaq Beam Team was THE card to have as a kid! I had no idea Beam Team carried on for baseball.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah...They are cool too
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