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Want to see the original 89 Upper Deck Griffey photo?
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goobmcnasty
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Why am I the only one who thinks this is cool?
Not too long ago I was trying to find the original photo. Where did you see this?
Not too long ago I was trying to find the original photo. Where did you see this?
A_Pharis
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I think it's very cool. Such an iconic card that you never really blink an eye at.
michaelstepper
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Can't say I've ever thought about it. Cool though
Pinbreaker
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I saw a story on this awhile ago..
Griffey was with San Bernadino at the time.. So they touched it up to make it look like he was a Mariner!
Griffey was with San Bernadino at the time.. So they touched it up to make it look like he was a Mariner!
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Here are the details of the photo from the book, Card Sharks:
The honor of appearing on card No. 1 went to Griffey, Jr. But since Griffey had played in the minors the year before, Upper Deck had no photos of him in a Mariners' uniform. Instead, (UD player selector Tom) Geidman used a snapshot of Griffey in a San Bernadino uniform and cap and had it computer enhanced. Using a graphics process called "Scitex" - the modern equivalent of the airbrush - Geideman had "promoted" Griffey to the Mariners in November of 1988.
The honor of appearing on card No. 1 went to Griffey, Jr. But since Griffey had played in the minors the year before, Upper Deck had no photos of him in a Mariners' uniform. Instead, (UD player selector Tom) Geidman used a snapshot of Griffey in a San Bernadino uniform and cap and had it computer enhanced. Using a graphics process called "Scitex" - the modern equivalent of the airbrush - Geideman had "promoted" Griffey to the Mariners in November of 1988.
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BBCgalaxee
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Tell me about it! I tried randomly for months after finding it originally last year somewhere online.
I just happened to see it while reading another story.
I believe I first saw it last year on the sports illustrated site. But wasn't able to find it since.
http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/upper-deck-turned-griffey-minor-league-photo-signature-card/
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BBCgalaxee
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And yes, I too think this is totally awesome!
Kind of like seeing the un cropped 52 topps mantle photo or any other iconic card photo.
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Kind of like seeing the un cropped 52 topps mantle photo or any other iconic card photo.
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MansGame
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This is really cool. Great thread and very interesting. Iconic card for sure.
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Cool story!
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