1997 Upper Deck Baseball Cards

The 1997 Upper Deck baseball card set consists of 520 baseball cards that measure 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" The back of the cards feature anti-counterfeiting holograms. The 1997 Upper Deck set was issued in two series (series one 1-240, series two 271-520). Cards numbered 241-270 was part of an Update set, and was available by mailing in 10 series one wrappers along with $3 for postage and handling. Cards numbered 521-550 was part of a Trade set, and like the Update set was available by mailing in 10 series two wrappers.

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Key Rookie Cards: Jose Cruz Jr., Hideki Irabu

Cards numbered 1-9 Jackie Robinson Tribute
Cards numbered 64-72 Strike Force
Cards numbered 136-153 Defensive Gems
Cards numbered 181-207 Global Impact
Cards numbered 214-222/316-324 Season Highlight Checklists
Cards numbered 223-240/271-288 Star Rookies
Cards numbered 241-270 Update set (Redemption cards)
Cards numbered 370-387 Capture the Flag
Cards numbered 415-424 Griffey's Hot List
Cards numbered 470-483 Diamond Debuts
Cards numbered 521-550 Trade set (Redemption cards)

Glossary:

BG - Best of a Generation
CF - Capture the Flag
CL - Checklist
COR - Corrected Card
DD - Diamond Debuts
DG - Defensive Gems
ERR - Error card
GHL - Griffey's Hot List
GI - Global Impact
HL - Highlights

RC - Rookie Card
SF - Strike Force
SH - Season Highlight
SP - Short Print
SR - Star Rookie
TC - Team Checklist
TRADE - Trade Cards
UER - Uncorrected Error
UPD - Update Cards

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	Back of 1997 Upper Deck Card

Price Guide: Value is based on closed auctions and sales. Condition is important. Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.