Will Clark Collectors Thread

[ajw]

Here's a little kick start...

 

[ronfromfresno]

Some of my favorite, or maybe my favorite cards.

 

[theplasticman]

Nice. I only have 2-3 of those I think.

 

[ajw]

Finally got a chance to scan this one. The first (and probably last) card I've ever submitted.

 

[theplasticman]

Nice one!

 

[ajw]

I used a random number generator to choose this card for today's post

Fleer Flair Hot Gloves #2

Will's also in the 1996 Hot Gloves subset, and I've always found the 1996 edition to be much more difficult to find. I'm not sure if that's just my random observation, or if they were seeded at a lower rate.

 

[theplasticman]

I used a random number generator to choose this card for today's post

Fleer Flair Hot Gloves #2

Will's also in the 1996 Hot Gloves subset, and I've always found the 1996 edition to be much more difficult to find. I'm not sure if that's just my random observation, or if they were seeded at a lower rate.

They were a lot tougher and more desirable. The design on the 96 was much nicer.

 

[ajw]

Here's two more cards, chosen by random.org

1996 Leaf Limited Base and Gold

 

[ronfromfresno]

I'm sure I've posted these before, but I'll do it again anyhow. About a year ago I finally got ot meet Will at an event held by the Giants AAA team here in Fresno. A fantastic day, Clark was having fun, talking to everyone, a truely great experience. I honestly felt like I was 8 years old when I shook his hand. Here's a couple of cards I had signed that day.

Me and my daughter with Clark

My wife and son with Clark

Clark signing my jacket

My favorite piece to my collection, I had been trying to get it signed since 1990.

 

[ajw]

I'm sure I've posted these before, but I'll do it again anyhow. About a year ago I finally got ot meet Will at an event held by the Giants AAA team here in Fresno. A fantastic day, Clark was having fun, talking to everyone, a truely great experience. I honestly felt like I was 8 years old when I shook his hand. Here's a couple of cards I had signed that day.

That's great, Ron! I've never had a chance to meet Will. He did tip his cap to me one day while he was taking infield at Milwaukee County Stadium during his first trip as a Ranger. That was pretty cool. I really do wonder if he's ever stumbled onto my website. (and if so, if he thinks I'm a crazy stalker!)

 

[theplasticman]

Haha, probably :lol:

 

[ronfromfresno]

That's great, Ron! I've never had a chance to meet Will. He did tip his cap to me one day while he was taking infield at Milwaukee County Stadium during his first trip as a Ranger. That was pretty cool. I really do wonder if he's ever stumbled onto my website. (and if so, if he thinks I'm a crazy stalker!)

If he has come across your site I'm sure he would be cool with it. I named my son William for obvious reasons, and when we meet Clark my wife let Clark know that my son was named after him. He was very cool about it, gave my son a high five and told him it was a great name. When I got up to the table he thanked me for being a big fan and let me know that I had a nice family. Again, a very cool experience, Will took time to talk with everyone in line, including my son and daughter.

 

[magicpapa]

any of you's need any of theses??

 

[Jack Straw]

My contribution to the Will Clark thread. I really enjoy these player collector threads!

 

[ajw]

This is one of my favorite cards, as it has the year tag from Will's jersey. As a note, 1988 was a typically great year during Will's peak. He led the league in walks and RBIs, played every game and led the league in plate appearances. He also led the league in intentional walks, demonstrating the respect he had earned around the league.

 

[ronfromfresno]

This is one of my favorite cards, as it has the year tag from Will's jersey. As a note, 1988 was a typically great year during Will's peak. He led the league in walks and RBIs, played every game and led the league in plate appearances. He also led the league in intentional walks, demonstrating the respect he had earned around the league.

Great card Drew, you beat me out for that one on E-Bay a year or two ago, fantasitc card!

 

[tonsofcommons]

Anyone need the 1999 Fleer Brilliants Blue parallel?

 

[ajw]

Here's an interesting variation...

 

[ronfromfresno]

Wow, I guess this card is pretty rare, I haven't come across one in the past and it went pretty high.

[ebay:lhragdct]200343784896[/ebay:lhragdct]

 

[theplasticman]

Wow, I guess this card is pretty rare, I haven't come across one in the past and it went pretty high.

[ebay:3msdqpl2]200343784896[/ebay:3msdqpl2]

:lol: It's a broder (unlicensed) card. My goodness.