Instead, we turn to an excellent Clemens on-card autograph found in 2002 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection. The early certified autograph appearances for Clemens in 1996 Leaf Signature and Donruss Signature are too limited to be included on this list. 2002 UD Ultimate Collection Ultimate Signatures Roger Clemens Autograph #/150
The most in-demand cards from 1991 Topps are the gold-stamped Desert Shield versions that were made available to soldiers in Kuwait and at military commissaries with about 6,800 copies available.Ħ. Clemens was the king of strikeouts for the Red Sox and he is still the team's all-time leader with 2,590 strikeouts in his 13 seasons, along with a team-record 192 wins. A single Refractor card was found in every nine packs and they were sometimes overlooked as there was nothing identifying the card except the slightly more shiny front.ħ. 1991 Topps Desert Shield Roger Clemens #530Ĭlemens' 1991 Topps card offers one of the most iconic images from the set as he stands next to the "SRIKE OUT" portion of Fenway Park's Green Monster scoreboard. The Clemens card has a regular edition, oversized topper, and Refractor version to find with the Refractor, of course, being the most sought-after by collectors. 1993 Finest Refractor Roger Clemens #104Įach box of 1993 Finest featured a topper of an oversized All-Stars card from the regular set. Scarcity ranges from 250 copies for the regular version, 100 copies for the purple, and 25 for the red parallel.Ĩ. Collectors could find the regular version along with purple and red parallels. These 100 cards were Donruss' answer to Topps Finest Refractors. The Crusade insert set was spread out through three Donruss releases in 1998 with 40 cards available in 1998 Donruss, 30 cards in 1998 Leaf, and 30 cards in 1998 Donruss Update. However, the term became commonly used for the glossy, high-end sets by hobbyists who enjoyed the quality cards.ĩ. The cards themselves came in specially designed boxes and were given the title of "Collector's Edition" as the name "Tiffany" was not used officially by Topps. Only 5,000 sets are estimated to have been produced and they were made exclusively available to hobby dealers. 1986 Topps Tiffany Roger Clemens #661Ĭlemens' 1986 Topps card was part of the last year that Topps Tiffany was truly limited. Links in the descriptions go directly to set or player profiles. View cards for sale on eBay using the listings below. In trying to balance those two points, this list was comprised using card value as the main component, along with set design and card availability on the secondary market.įor some additional in-demand Roger Clemens cards, review his current eBay card auctions with the most bids. Yet, Clemens' amazing performances make him popular with two huge fan bases-the Red Sox and Yankees.
Roger Clemens is certainly among the most qualified Hall of Fame candidates that voters have refused to elect because of the shadow of steroid use. Shop for Roger Clemens autograph cards on eBay. Yankees fans have several choices for autographs including the 2001 Upper Deck Legends and 2003 SP Authentic sets. Blue Jays collectors can visit the legendary Donruss Signature sets from 19 for other popular on-card options. Red Sox fans can look to one of his first certified autographs in 1996 Leaf Signature as the autograph to own from that era. While Clemens signed autographs for many different products during his playing days, each appearance was typically very limited. Clemens has never admitted using steroids and as Hall of Fame voters have increasingly supported Clemens bid each year of his eligibility, he may someday get his own plaque in Cooperstown. A winner of a record seven Cy Young Awards, Clemens seemed to get better with age which led some to assume his use of performance-enhancing drugs.
In 19, he won the pitching Triple Crown with the Jays by leading the American League in wins, ERA, and strikeouts.
Nevertheless, as the best pitcher of his era, his trading cards remain popular and the key options are covered below.Īlthough mainly remembered for his stints with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, Clemens' two best statistical seasons were with the Toronto Blue Jays. However, even though "Rocket" won more than 350 games and notched over 4,600 strikeouts, his trip to Cooperstown is still very much in doubt. Roger Clemens earned a reputation as one of the toughest and hardest-throwing pitchers to ever take the mound during his 24 seasons in the league.
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