OPENING AN OLD BOX OF 1989 FLEER AND THE LEGEND OF THE BILL RIPKEN F FACE CARD (THROWBACK THURSDAY)

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  • @thecatswillplay86
    @thecatswillplay86 6 років тому +47

    That Billy Ripken craze at the time was like trying to find the last Willy Wonka ticket.

    • @jimjob28
      @jimjob28 6 років тому +4

      I remember there was even a peoples court case surrounding that card.

    • @tamalinagraves1313
      @tamalinagraves1313 6 років тому +3

      Hilarious man

    • @Killsnapz
      @Killsnapz 6 років тому +4

      I opened 3 boxes of 89 Fleer back in 1989. I managed to get one of the Ripken cards with the obscenities on the bat knob. I also have the black box version of the card. I have heard the version with the white box on the bat knob is one of the hardest to find. My buddy also pulled one. I still have the card in my Fleer card holder book as well as ever card I ever collected when I started collecting them in 1971.

    • @itsredbowtie
      @itsredbowtie 5 років тому

      @@sturrrdy Definitely.

  • @timgray3130
    @timgray3130 6 років тому +7

    I was 10 years old when these cards came out and was at the height of collecting cards. Me and my buddies went nuts when we found that Ripken, we couldn't believe it. I bought a cello box of these a few months ago on ebay and got the original f.f. error card. Great memories!

  • @Rorschachqp
    @Rorschachqp 5 років тому +1

    Correction at around the 8:50 mark, when 1989 Fleer came out, the Ripken card came out and was like a 50 cent card. Billy had hype only due to him being Cal’s brother. In 1991, Cal was a superstar. It took several months for the world at large to spot the bat message and another month for the articles to publish about the card. Then after that, there was a craze. Probably it got hot around March-ish.

  • @shakeitup7776
    @shakeitup7776 6 років тому +1

    great break ,never get tired of the old stuff

  • @tsbaseballlife2269
    @tsbaseballlife2269 6 років тому

    Awesome thank you for taking us on this journey through 1989 Fleer! Love your stories and descriptions on the set! Thanks E!

  • @lostways27
    @lostways27 6 років тому +2

    I remember pulling the Billy Ripken card when I was younger. I liked it because, being from near Boston, it had Fenway Park in its background. As time went on and I got into Beckett books, I saw there was a Billy Ripken Error card from 1989, I checked my collection and never knew I had the F Face card which was the error until I saw it a few years later. One of the best!

  • @baseballcardbonding426
    @baseballcardbonding426 6 років тому +1

    Probably one of my favorite things you do. Just like hearing the stories you have. Can relate to my experience. Nice walk down memory lane

  • @jarvisstewart
    @jarvisstewart 6 років тому

    I have to get a copy of that Ripken card. I can remember being a kid and nobody actually knew what it said. It was just the "expletive card".
    So much history in that card. Made an ordinary set kind of cool.
    Great video.

  • @jeffbandy7065
    @jeffbandy7065 4 роки тому

    I must have ripped hundreds of 89 Fleer and 89 Donruss hunting for Griffey Jr RC's. The memories I have of opening packs looking for Jr cards are STILL some of my fondest. I still have every Jr I ever collected from 89-97, when I finally got out of collecting. Those were the days!

  • @chrishigbee8103
    @chrishigbee8103 6 років тому

    Nice work, 1 box and hit the top cards. I love these throwbacks. So many memories.

  • @Lokahi-fo-life
    @Lokahi-fo-life 6 років тому +4

    The memories, I remember finding 89 fleer cards at Costco in the hood. They were the first release, to bad they are gone.

  • @josephlombardo16
    @josephlombardo16 5 років тому +1

    Nice cards. Glad to see the Griffey Jr RC pulled. Thanks for sharing!

    • @manny3602
      @manny3602 4 роки тому

      Love my NY Mets... Queens Guy here

  • @lqualls628
    @lqualls628 6 років тому

    i love all the great baseball card information that you share while opening packs. you are by far my favorite to watch on youtube. thanks so much for all that you do.

  • @mike_0213
    @mike_0213 5 років тому +1

    I know it's not worth much and not his best rookie, but I just love the JR rookie card for 89' Fleer. Just a beautiful looking card, oh and I finally found my JR card from his minor league set.

  • @fated1168
    @fated1168 6 років тому

    Love these Throwback Thursday videos! My father was a card collector and I inherited/continued his collection after he passed. All these cards remind me of his collection that I often look at and think of him and the huge baseball fan that he was, just like myself. Keep up the great videos and card collecting, Erik!

  • @view247flix
    @view247flix 6 років тому

    I enjoyed seeing these cards again. I bought many wax,cello and rack packs from this set back in 1989. Nice to see 2 Randy Johnson RC pulls.

  • @ckyle42
    @ckyle42 6 років тому

    Really enjoying these throwback Thursdays! Always thought opening old boxes would be a cool segment to your channel. Keep up the good work! I remember opening several of these as a kid.

  • @cliftoca
    @cliftoca 6 років тому

    Thank you for the history behind the set as well. I love the history of baseball cards.

  • @Benz869
    @Benz869 6 років тому

    Can never go wrong pulling Griffey rookies, love these throw back breaks!

  • @StratTone
    @StratTone 6 років тому

    Really love these 80s wax breaks. Keep it up

  • @mike_0213
    @mike_0213 5 років тому

    I remember being about 10 years old when my brother and me used to buy all 1989 packs looking for Griffey JR card and we come across the Ripken "F-FACE" card. LOL we were laughing are butts off. Over that year we prob. pulled 10+ of the FF cards, also the black, and the white edited version. Good times, love your channel, little by little you are getting me back into collecting again. Thank You!

  • @jamesrobinson3349
    @jamesrobinson3349 6 років тому

    Hey Erik. God bless you. Don't know if you noticed but at 17:54 you pulled a Lee Smith and then a Harold Baines back to back.
    And their both in the Hall of Fame this year.
    I thought that was so cool! Love the videos Erik. ve the pack opening special touch. Hahaha.

  • @ronnieshelton3765
    @ronnieshelton3765 6 років тому

    i was born in 81 and 89 was my peak year in collecting cards man those was good times with my dad. we set up at card shows. thanks for these videos really bring back good memories

  • @lauragawedzinski7676
    @lauragawedzinski7676 6 років тому

    Just awesome watchin you do these breaks. Thanks Erik!

  • @dennischen5367
    @dennischen5367 6 років тому

    As usual great video, love the stories and tidbits you share about old school baseball!

  • @rockfilipowicz5349
    @rockfilipowicz5349 6 років тому

    Awesome video! I remember chasing after that Ripken when it first came out. Big thing at all the card shows back then

  • @jeffbandy7065
    @jeffbandy7065 5 років тому

    1989 and the hunt for Griffey brings back so many fond memories for me
    I probably opened 2000 packs of Donruss and 500 packs of UD looking for Jr
    I still have every single Jr card that I personally pulled in 1989. I have about 30 Donruss and 4 UD that will be passed down to my kids.
    Man I love these old school breaks!!!

  • @TimothySmiths
    @TimothySmiths 6 років тому +1

    When that Ripken error came about and was all the rage..in my city i located one last box..at a little bit of a premium..but not bad..opened the entire box down to final pack and hadnt got it..very last pack i pulled it..it was a whew moment on that one,lol

  • @TheAPWA
    @TheAPWA 6 років тому

    I like the throwback Thursday idea!!

  • @bayareaadventures4432
    @bayareaadventures4432 5 років тому +1

    Good buy. $60. I remember going to the card store asking if they got Upper deck, like I did early in the baseball season.
    They said no but they got an early edition box of Fleer. I bought like 10 packs for $5. The first pack had the Griffey. And the last pack I opened had the Bill Ripken. My friend noticed it. All the kids in the store went nuts and the store employees wanted to buy it. I kept it and the store started opening boxes themselves until they found one themselves and let all us kids have the common cards.

  • @1075twist
    @1075twist 6 років тому

    It's a great looking set. Simple but eye catching.

  • @basecoach2194
    @basecoach2194 6 років тому

    Great idea with the throwback. I restarted the hobby last month after a 24 year hiatus. I actually liked the grey background especially when comparing some other Fleer years.

  • @ericj5173
    @ericj5173 6 років тому +5

    TBS and WGN. You got a lot of Cubs and Braves games in the 80s on cable. I would watch them just to watch games even though I was and am a Brewers fan. Really enjoy having the option to watch most games these days. Also got a kick out of the lack of power for Belliard comments- I used to sarcastically comment in my younger years that those players couldn’t hit home runs if they where allowed to hit from second base.

  • @926Candace
    @926Candace 6 років тому

    Love watching you open up the boxes!

  • @cameronzeller5459
    @cameronzeller5459 6 років тому +1

    I love the old stuff like 50s to 90s, especially rookie cards and ozzie smith

  • @traviswilliams1957
    @traviswilliams1957 6 років тому

    Loving the old breaks, keep em up!

  • @brendank2028
    @brendank2028 6 років тому +1

    Love opening the older cards

  • @mickbooth3324
    @mickbooth3324 5 років тому

    Love the wax packs. Nostalgic look and feel. Thanks for the video.

  • @jeremythompson1699
    @jeremythompson1699 6 років тому

    Didn't know about all of the different versions of the Ripken card. Thanks for the history lesson.

  • @j.d-padredecuatro6153
    @j.d-padredecuatro6153 6 років тому

    Thanks for always bringing back the memories. Keep it up.

  • @tedsterd4062
    @tedsterd4062 6 років тому

    love opening old wax packs

  • @ssjnimma
    @ssjnimma 6 років тому

    Really do enjoy these videos for TBT

  • @Dooga-mm7tf
    @Dooga-mm7tf 6 років тому +2

    Great cards! Some great rookies and HOF cards!

  • @gordonkahl7001
    @gordonkahl7001 5 років тому +1

    Ahhh, 89 Fleer Griffey Jr ALWAYS followed Fermin... ALWAYS, racks, cellos, didn't matter. I found TONS of them that way !!!

  • @jermbubbles6830
    @jermbubbles6830 6 років тому

    Sweet vid. Reminds me of opening packs from when i was a young child.

  • @autopartsguy6972
    @autopartsguy6972 6 років тому

    Awesome Videos , I am just getting back into the Hobby after about 20 yrs. keep up the Great work

  • @coolman3111
    @coolman3111 6 років тому

    Nice to see some older cards

  • @caper0833
    @caper0833 6 років тому

    Great video, I like these cards. They seem a bit better than the other wax stuff from that era.

  • @LonestarLegendsCards
    @LonestarLegendsCards 6 років тому

    Totally dig seeing the throw backs from our generation lol, great job Jabs!

  • @saintmiller3584
    @saintmiller3584 5 років тому +1

    I know it's not worth much if anything, but you completely skipped over Bo Jackson @ 15:00 without talking about his greatness.

  • @johnathanhernandez971
    @johnathanhernandez971 6 років тому

    Thanks for the throwback...

  • @Benderrules78
    @Benderrules78 6 років тому

    Awesome video, I have one of the Ripken error cards.

  • @stevebealefeld3177
    @stevebealefeld3177 6 років тому

    Nice vid! Reminds me of my younger collecting days!

  • @destro13cobra68
    @destro13cobra68 6 років тому

    Nice break! I just got a box of these cards for xmas. Pulled all the notable cards but the Billy ripkin. Thanks for sharing!

  • @rhm1908
    @rhm1908 6 років тому

    a couple years ago, I bought 4 wax boxes of '89 fleer and pulled 2 bill ripken "rick face" cards. I have always enjoyed '89 fleer.

  • @kwjjoihs6664
    @kwjjoihs6664 3 роки тому

    Love watching your videos 😁 ⚾️

  • @wvogs1850
    @wvogs1850 6 років тому +1

    Awesome video!!!!! I bought that Ken Griffey Jr Rookie Card graded.

    • @wvogs1850
      @wvogs1850 6 років тому

      Joe iPhone Services $19. I show it in this video ua-cam.com/video/XIn6zOkezc4/v-deo.html .

  • @michiganmatt19
    @michiganmatt19 6 років тому

    Love your throwback videos!

  • @franciscosantiago3335
    @franciscosantiago3335 6 років тому

    Bring back good memories thanks

  • @cubahuba
    @cubahuba 6 років тому

    I started collecting cards about the same time you did. Love your videos like always

  • @christopherwilson6211
    @christopherwilson6211 6 років тому

    Something like a 1993 Upper Deck would be really neat. I remember ripping through these looking for what felt like special insert cards at the time.

  • @chamichelob
    @chamichelob 6 років тому

    I'd love to see a box of 1985 Fleer or even get in on a case break of it. I always thought those were the coolest cards and loved the colors.

  • @Patterson1820
    @Patterson1820 6 років тому

    Big fan of throwback Thursday

  • @dfdcollects2516
    @dfdcollects2516 6 років тому +5

    Awesome going old school!

  • @edwardsalinas3627
    @edwardsalinas3627 6 років тому

    I remember putting this set together with my brother. Good times. I cannot remember if we had the black or white box on the Bill Ripken.

  • @bigshottradingcards
    @bigshottradingcards 6 років тому

    once again, AWESOME break video! really enjoy your videos, Hope you had a great Christmas!

  • @MyerheadsCards
    @MyerheadsCards 6 років тому

    There are at least 11 different variations of the Randy Johnson 1989 Fleer card:
    Full blacked-out background.
    Black "box" around sign - reddish tint.
    Black "box" around sign - white circle visible (where cowboy hat is on sign).
    Full blacked-out background, green "oval" or circle visible in blacked-out area.
    Black "bar" through the word Marlboro on sign - reddish tint.
    Marlboro sign visible, slightly darkened - reddish tint (previously though of as the 1st or "clearest" version).
    Black "scribble" through the word Marlboro on sign - reddish tint.
    Marlboro sign visible, slightly darkened - green tint.
    Black "bar" through the word Marlboro on sign - green tint.
    Black "scribble" through the word Marlboro on sign - green tint.
    Marlboro sign visible, bright and clear.

  • @tlm2315
    @tlm2315 6 років тому

    I absolutely love TBT, keep em comming Erik.................................

  • @ryanexpresscollector1510
    @ryanexpresscollector1510 6 років тому

    Thank you for the great info

  • @Cuttincards
    @Cuttincards 5 місяців тому

    Looking for the case codes starting with 89 ...need to see the 40/40 club card ...then you know..great video bro

  • @patrickbowers1189
    @patrickbowers1189 6 років тому

    Nice video but I have multiples of everyone you pulled as well. Nice to watch as you went through all of those packs.

  • @loganscoins5017
    @loganscoins5017 6 років тому +2

    4:05 Ken griffey Jr error card

  • @ryanyoung48
    @ryanyoung48 6 років тому

    Love these old school pack openings

  • @Soundimp
    @Soundimp 6 років тому

    Loving this series brings back so many memories. And still can't believe mattibgly isnt in the hall of fame

  • @Necrodius
    @Necrodius 6 років тому

    Great stuff, as usual, man. and I agree with baseballman 5940, 87 topps would be cool

  • @dfdcollects2516
    @dfdcollects2516 6 років тому +11

    Ken Griffey Jr rookie card......Nice!

    • @LonestarLegendsCards
      @LonestarLegendsCards 6 років тому +1

      Alex Camacho sweet card definitely! DFD hope you liked your package I’m getting another one together for ya!

    • @dfdcollects2516
      @dfdcollects2516 6 років тому +2

      @@LonestarLegendsCards Thanks for the package bro I really appreciate it nice Dodgers cards u send and also expect more stuff from me soon bro ur pal,Dodgers fan Drew!

    • @dfdcollects2516
      @dfdcollects2516 6 років тому +1

      @@LonestarLegendsCards Bro check out what I send Mets fan 311 just something for his collection pretty cool video!

    • @LonestarLegendsCards
      @LonestarLegendsCards 6 років тому +1

      Alex Camacho I’ll check it out brother! I’m glad you like the package, hard to repay what you sent me! But I’ll definitely have you some more stuff out soon!

    • @dfdcollects2516
      @dfdcollects2516 6 років тому +2

      @@LonestarLegendsCards Don't worry bro anything u send I'll like it's the thought that counts and if it's Dodgers stuff I'll definitely like very much bro so thank u again and hope u got the other packages I send u can't wait to see the video when u upload it bro!

  • @garys45
    @garys45 6 років тому

    nice video - any 85 cards would be cool to break for a TBT

  • @jacksonpollio2201
    @jacksonpollio2201 6 років тому

    love the old pack openings

  • @thebeholder7243
    @thebeholder7243 6 років тому

    Love this throwback Thursday!

  • @gd523
    @gd523 6 років тому

    Great box! Nice hits!

  • @the_card_dreamer9436
    @the_card_dreamer9436 6 років тому

    Man I remember that billy Ripken card. People were paying $100 per card. They would watch over your shoulder at the shows and see what you pulled. It was the most crazy 1989 set out there at the time

  • @thekidsthatthink7587
    @thekidsthatthink7587 6 років тому

    Great video and feel better

  • @fender6er
    @fender6er 6 років тому

    I loved 89 Fleer as a kid. Fun break!

  • @florenciop825
    @florenciop825 6 років тому

    Cool Throw Back Thursday. 4 of the top rookie

  • @ChrisCards
    @ChrisCards 6 років тому

    I always liked the look of that set.

  • @Javelin3o4
    @Javelin3o4 5 років тому

    I bought a box from a card shop years ago. Got the complete set with the exception of the Griffey rookie card. The card shop owner needed some random card to complete the set I got a couple of them so he traded me straight up at the time my random card to complete his set and a Griffey Jr. to complete mine.

  • @MichaelSmith-zy7dp
    @MichaelSmith-zy7dp 6 років тому

    Love your videos!! I really learn a lot. So, thank you.

  • @justintrevino3297
    @justintrevino3297 6 років тому

    Also love the throwback Thursday concept.

  • @DallasF88
    @DallasF88 6 років тому

    Always liked this set, mainly for the Griffey Jr, but lots of good players in this set. I’ll buy a box!

  • @StratBurst92
    @StratBurst92 Рік тому

    Word has it that if the case box has the number 90171 or lower chances are good that there is a Ripkin FF error card not censored in the boxes. You have to go by the case number not the box the packs are in.

  • @erichonaker3200
    @erichonaker3200 5 років тому

    Nothing wrong with opening these packs. I went yesterday to a few shops and found one of them who had an open box of these. Asked if they had anymore in the back but the baseball guy(multiple employees) was not there. It’s just fun opening up these. I did buy a a box of 89 bowman(most likely searched) the wax on the packs wasn’t very good, no Griffey, who knows got it cheap though probably why! Still fun!

  • @jaymccolister6607
    @jaymccolister6607 6 років тому

    Cool Billy Ripken card history

  • @scottsavinski9311
    @scottsavinski9311 6 років тому

    Awesome opening of 89 fleer
    Great rookie cards..

  • @arnolddav2337
    @arnolddav2337 6 років тому

    Wow I want a Griffey jr rookie card that's one I don't have, but thank u for the video Jabs, 😎🇺🇸

  • @conneroshields2938
    @conneroshields2938 6 років тому

    I like the older card opining

  • @TheRmm1976
    @TheRmm1976 5 років тому +3

    I pulled the blackbox and f*ckface versions of Ripken back in the day. Really lucky to pull the latter!

  • @andreafredrick8095
    @andreafredrick8095 4 роки тому +2

    I barely even have any cards from the set. I only have Barry Larkin and Barry Bonds rookie cards.

  • @randallroberson5419
    @randallroberson5419 6 років тому

    I was in 3 different auctions for the billy ripken card, PSA graded and they all sold for a lot more than I expected. Now I know what to budget for next time I have play money

  • @donaldmadewell1480
    @donaldmadewell1480 6 років тому

    thank you for the info on the good cards.

  • @funcake3000
    @funcake3000 6 років тому

    Griffey and a Smoltz rookie in the frist pack love these throwbacks