Ugly ICONIC cards

BBCgalaxee · Jul 29, 2014

There's obviously no shortage of ugly cards, but how about ugly iconic cards?

Here's my vote, not because of the design, but because of the picture.

Not only is it a shot if Gwynn's rear, but you also can't really see his face. It's also just an awkward looking photograph.

On top of that, as it turns out, Tony became more known for his hitting than running (if this was a Henderson card, that's different) and he isn't wearing his iconic uniform number.

How about you all?

matfanofold · Jul 29, 2014

The 1986 Topps Terry Pendleton became iconic simply because of its uglyness, so that gets my vote.

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gracecollector · Jul 29, 2014

Personal opinion, but I think Jeter's iconic RC is UGLY. Don't like the design or especially his facial expression. Don't like the huge amount of foil taking away the color of the background. He deserved better!

fordman · Jul 29, 2014

gracecollector said:
Personal opinion, but I think Jeter's iconic RC is UGLY. Don't like the design or especially his facial expression. Don't like the huge amount of foil taking away the color of the background. He deserved better!

In 1993, the more foil, the more better. Sold more foil cards than base, didn't matter what player. When you opened a pack and saw foil, you saw $$$.

Fordman

Sell me your Jay Bruce cards!

carlitoson · Jul 29, 2014

Following the theme of the original post, David Wright's 2002 chrome auto is the same way and the 1990 Leaf Sosa is bad because it shows one of the greatest homerun hitters of all time bunting.

BBCgalaxee · Jul 29, 2014

Between Wright's bowman, bowman chrome, bowman heritage and total, he has a bunch of ugly cards using the same "ass" pic.

Granted, his topps pristine cards look the best technology wise, but it's his prospect premiers which has the best photo by far.

And just a note about the premiers card, the photo was taken in 2001 obviously and he is wearing a Mets Jersey.....with a 2000 World Series patch.

DeliciousBacon · Jul 29, 2014

TEENAGE MOUSTACHE!!!!
IT'S ONLY TEENAGE MOUSTACHE!!!

DeliciousBacon · Jul 29, 2014

matfanofold said:
The 1986 Topps Terry Pendleton became iconic simply because of its uglyness, so that gets my vote.

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Are you thinking of the 1986 Topps Willie McGee? That's an ugly icon right there!

matfanofold · Jul 29, 2014

Ah yes DB, thank you for the correction!

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goobmcnasty · Jul 29, 2014

Griffey's 1998 Crusade. Beautiful card, but it is a picture of him finishing a swing after getting fooled on a pitch. You can almost see the foul pop up down the third base side.

Brewer Andy · Jul 29, 2014

DeliciousBacon said:
TEENAGE MOUSTACHE!!!!
IT'S ONLY TEENAGE MOUSTACHE!!!

Are you serious Clark? That's one of the coolest looking cards of all time! Even with the lip fuzz the contrast of colors is awesome. I loved most cards that showed those A's gold BP jerseys

henderson939 · Jul 29, 2014

1982 Fleer Rickey Henderson. Ugly bright yellow A's windbreaker.

hive17 · Jul 29, 2014

The "Senior photo shoot" rookie pictures from 90s Topps (I'm looking at YOU Mariano Rivera).

gt2590 · Jul 29, 2014

The '81 Topps Rickey is pretty bad too. For a while, 2nd year cards did well, but yuk!

But I've always thought the '73 Schmidt RC was particularly bad, and not just 'cuz it has two other players. Just awful looking, in all aspects IMO...

U L Washington Rookie · Jul 29, 2014

The greatest card in a great set could do without three certain ugly mugs...

michaelstepper · Jul 29, 2014

gracecollector said:
Personal opinion, but I think Jeter's iconic RC is UGLY. Don't like the design or especially his facial expression. Don't like the huge amount of foil taking away the color of the background. He deserved better!

This was the first to come to mind as well.
Followed by chippers and Mo's bowman Rc's

BBCgalaxee · Jul 30, 2014

The pete rose rc is pretty ugly come to think of it.

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mrmopar · Jul 30, 2014

I'm not overly fond of the look of the Mantle 52 Topps. Imagine the Mantle in a card like Jackie Jensen got with a better shot and a horizontal card!

http://www.vintagecardprices.com/ca...kie-Jensen-122-Baseball-Card-Value-Prices.htm

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