THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, September 18, 1994 TAG: 9409180231
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: C16 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: BY BRIAN L. BIGELOW SPECIAL TO THE VP/LS
LENGTH: Short : 45 lines
There doesn't seem to be an off-season for Deion Sanders.
Sanders is a popular figure among football and baseball card collectors. Since his debut in the 1989 issues of both sports, his cards have been sought on the basis of the appeal generated by his abilities, and by those for whom his crossover talents hold fascination. As a result, Sanders may have as large a collecting constituency as many superstars who've had longer, and more firmly-established, careers.
Charisma is also a factor in the collectability of Sanders items. Sanders is omnipresent in the news: Changing teams, rushing from city to city to compete in different games, and negotiating in one sports world while events in another are stalled. His activities continually remind fans of his presence on the hobby scene.
Sanders' athletic versatility and crowd-pleasing personality are likely to ensure his long-term popularity: His card prices are sure to remain strong, as well.
Deion Sanders: Selected Card Values
Baseball ``Rookie'' Cards:
1989 DONRUSS ``The Rookies'' (No. 6) $2
1989 Fleer Update (No. 4-53) $2
1989 Topps ``Traded'' (No. 110-T) $1.50-2
Football ``Rookie'' Cards:
1989 Score (No. 246) $8-10
1989 Proset (No. 486) $2
1989 Topps ``Traded'' (No. 30-T) $1
Current Sanders cards (in both sports) sell at 3-4 times the price of a ``common'' card in the same series. MEMO: Brian L. Bigelow is store manager and appraiser for Candl Coins &
Stamps, located on Independence Blvd. and North (Lynnhaven) Mall Drive
in Virginia Beach. ILLUSTRATION: Photo
Deion Sanders' 1989 Score rookie football card is worth$8-$10.
by CNB