1997 Denny's
Description
1997 Denny's is a 29-card set was produced by Pinnacle Brands for Denny's Restaurants and features a star player from each of the Major League baseball teams. Cards #29 and #30 commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the desegregation of baseball, however, Larry Doby's card was only distributed in the Cleveland area.
The fronts feature 3D lenticular photos, while the backs carry a 3D hologram and player statistics. By purchasing any entree and non-alcoholic beverage, a collector could purchase a card for 59 cents. A significant portion of the proceeds went to support Denny's national charity, Save the Children.
After six years, this would be the final year for the Denny's baseball card promotion.
Distribution
One card for $0.59 with the purchase of a meal and beverage.
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Checklist
NOTE: Each card is sequentially-numbered "X of 29" on the back EXCEPT for the Doby card which is numbered "1 of 1." Obviously, this is NOT a one-of-one parallel.
- 1 Tim Salmon
- 1 Larry Doby 50th Anniversary SP
- 2 Rafael Palmeiro
- 3 Mo Vaughn
- 4 Frank Thomas
- 5 David Justice
- 6 Travis Fryman
- 7 Johnny Damon
- 8 John Jaha
- 9 Chuck Knoblauch
- 10 Mark McGwire
- 11 Alex Rodriguez
- 12 Juan Gonzalez
- 13 Roger Clemens
- 14 Derek Jeter
- 15 Andruw Jones
- 16 Sammy Sosa
- 17 Barry Larkin
- 18 Dante Bichette
- 19 Jeff Bagwell
- 20 Mike Piazza
- 21 Gary Sheffield
- 22 Vladimir Guerrero
- 23 Todd Hundley
- 24 Jason Kendall
- 25 Ray Lankford
- 26 Ken Caminiti
- 27 Barry Bonds
- 28 Scott Rolen
- 29 Jackie Robinson 50th Anniversary