One again we are going to class it up by digging through cards that were in a protective case. I feel more ashamed about thinking that these cards could be worth something one day than the fact that I’ve seen both Limp Bizkit and Vertical Horizon in concert.
1. Eric Metcalf, 90′ Topps “Topps Super Rookie” – He was one of the few players in the last 20 years to have “Cleveland Browns – Pro Bowler” listed next to his name. We all know that Metcalf was deadly as a kick/punt returner. What you probably didn’t know was that he was traded along with two first round picks and a second round pick by the San Diego Chargers to Arizona so that the Chargers could move up one slot to take the franchise quarterback of their dreams….Ryan Leaf.
2. Kyle Abbott, 92′ Upper Deck “Star Rookie” – He is not the pitcher that had one hand and threw a no hitter though he probably wishes that he was. This Abbott was a dumpster fire in every sense of the phrase. In his four major league seasons he went 4-17
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