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1994 SP is a 200-card | 1994 SP is a 200-card set released in August, 1994. The first 20 cards in the set make up a Premiere Prospects subset which are printed on etched-foil. The remainder of the set is in alphabetical order by team nickname and printed on foilboard. | ||
Additionally, this year's release would be the only time the entire SP/SP Authentic base set would be printed on foil. | |||
This | This set was notable for featuring holographic imagery of player's faces in the Holoview inserts, which later became a staple of brand through 1997. | ||
Rookie Cards include Chan Ho Park, Derrek Lee, and Alex Rodriguez. | Rookie Cards include Chan Ho Park, Derrek Lee, and Alex Rodriguez. | ||
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==Promos== | ==Promos== | ||
===SP Previews=== | |||
''See [[1994_Upper_Deck#1994 SP Previews|1994 Upper Deck]]'' | ''See [[1994_Upper_Deck#1994 SP Previews|1994 Upper Deck]]'' | ||
===Ken Griffey Promo=== | |||
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==Base Set== | ==Base Set== | ||
===Premiere Prospects=== | |||
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'''NOTE:''' Each Premiere Prospect is printed on etched-foil and are VERY condition sensitive. In addition, these cards are NOT short-printed. | |||
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SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '1994') AND (setname='SP') | SELECT num,player,info from cards WHERE (year = '1994') AND (setname='SP') AND (num < 21) | ||
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==Parallels== | ==Parallels== | ||
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Each pack contains one die-cut parallel. As a security measure, all die-cut cards have a silver hologram on the back; whereas the base cards have gold holograms. | Each pack contains one die-cut parallel. As a security measure, all die-cut cards have a silver hologram on the back; whereas the base cards have gold holograms. | ||
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===Holoview F/X=== | ===Holoview F/X=== | ||
Frank Thomas and Barry Bonds were originally part of the set, but both players were pulled. | https://img.comc.com/i/Baseball/1994/Upper-Deck-SP---Holoview-FX/31/Manny-Ramirez.jpg?id=3f5d0a8c-c84b-41e0-84b4-9950de705c71&size=original&side=front&.jpg | ||
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One of the landmark insert sets of the 90s, this 38-card set features "Holoview" 3-D hologram technology that allows for multiple images to be seen under direct light. (On some players, you can see the player's facial expression change as you tilt the card.) The set features a card of Michael Jordan who, due to licensing restrictions, does not appear in the SP base set. This was the first time this technology was seen in a mainstream release and became a staple of brand through 1997. | |||
Frank Thomas and Barry Bonds were originally part of the set, but both players were pulled due to them both having endorsement deals with Donruss, at the time. | |||
All cards are also available in a "Special F/X" parallel. The base Holoviews are commonly referred to as the "Blues" while the Special F/X parallels are also known as the "Reds." | All cards are also available in a die-cut "Special F/X" parallel. The base Holoviews are commonly referred to as the "Blues" while the Special F/X parallels are also known as the "Reds." | ||
It has been estimated that the production of Special F/X's was around 700 copies. | It has been estimated that the production of Special F/X's was around 700 copies. | ||
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SELECT num,player FROM cards WHERE (year = 1994) AND (setname = 'SP Holoviews'); | SELECT num,player FROM cards WHERE (year = 1994) AND (setname = 'SP Holoviews'); | ||
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[[Category:1994]] | [[Category:1994]] | ||
[[Category:Upper Deck]] | [[Category:Upper Deck]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:11, 15 December 2023
Description
1994 SP is a 200-card set released in August, 1994. The first 20 cards in the set make up a Premiere Prospects subset which are printed on etched-foil. The remainder of the set is in alphabetical order by team nickname and printed on foilboard. Additionally, this year's release would be the only time the entire SP/SP Authentic base set would be printed on foil.
This set was notable for featuring holographic imagery of player's faces in the Holoview inserts, which later became a staple of brand through 1997.
Rookie Cards include Chan Ho Park, Derrek Lee, and Alex Rodriguez.
Distribution
Wax: 32 packs per box, 8 cards per pack (MSRP: $3.29)
Reviews
Insertion Ratios
| Cards | Total Cards | Hobby Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Base | 200 | ? |
| Die-Cut | 200 | one-per-pack |
| Holoview F/X | 38 | 1:5 |
| Special F/X | 38 | 1:75 |
Checklist
Promos
SP Previews
See 1994 Upper Deck
Ken Griffey Promo
Base Set
Premiere Prospects
NOTE: Each Premiere Prospect is printed on etched-foil and are VERY condition sensitive. In addition, these cards are NOT short-printed.
- 1 Mike Bell PP RC
- 2 D.J. Boston PP RC
- 3 Johnny Damon PP
- 4 Brad Fullmer PP RC
- 5 Joey Hamilton PP
- 6 Todd Hollandsworth PP
- 7 Brian L. Hunter PP
- 8 LaTroy Hawkins PP RC
- 9 Brooks Kieschnick PP RC
- 10 Derrek Lee PP RC
- 11 Trot Nixon PP RC
- 12 Alex Ochoa PP
- 13 Chan Ho Park PP RC
- 14 Kirk Presley PP RC
- 15 Alex Rodriguez PP RC
- 16 Jose Silva PP RC
- 17 Terrell Wade PP RC
- 18 Billy Wagner PP RC
- 19 Glenn Williams PP RC
- 20 Preston Wilson PP
- 21 Brian Anderson RC
- 22 Chad Curtis
- 23 Chili Davis
- 24 Bo Jackson
- 25 Mark Langston
- 26 Tim Salmon
- 27 Jeff Bagwell
- 28 Craig Biggio
- 29 Ken Caminiti
- 30 Doug Drabek
- 31 John Hudek RC
- 32 Greg Swindell
- 33 Brent Gates
- 34 Rickey Henderson
- 35 Steve Karsay
- 36 Mark McGwire
- 37 Ruben Sierra
- 38 Terry Steinbach
- 39 Roberto Alomar
- 40 Joe Carter
- 41 Carlos Delgado
- 42 Alex Gonzalez
- 43 Juan Guzman
- 44 Paul Molitor
- 45 John Olerud
- 46 Devon White
- 47 Steve Avery
- 48 Jeff Blauser
- 49 Tom Glavine
- 50 Dave Justice
- 51 Roberto Kelly
- 52 Ryan Klesko
- 53 Javy Lopez
- 54 Greg Maddux
- 55 Fred McGriff
- 56 Ricky Bones
- 57 Cal Eldred
- 58 Brian Harper
- 59 Pat Listach
- 60 B.J. Surhoff
- 61 Greg Vaughn
- 62 Bernard Gilkey
- 63 Gregg Jefferies
- 64 Ray Lankford
- 65 Ozzie Smith
- 66 Bob Tewksbury
- 67 Mark Whiten
- 68 Todd Zeile
- 69 Mark Grace
- 70 Randy Myers
- 71 Ryne Sandberg
- 72 Sammy Sosa
- 73 Steve Trachsel
- 74 Rick Wilkins
- 75 Brett Butler
- 76 Delino DeShields
- 77 Orel Hershiser
- 78 Eric Karros
- 79 Raul Mondesi
- 80 Mike Piazza
- 81 Tim Wallach
- 82 Moises Alou
- 83 Cliff Floyd
- 84 Marquis Grissom
- 85 Pedro Martinez
- 86 Larry Walker
- 87 John Wetteland
- 88 Rondell White
- 89 Rod Beck
- 90 Barry Bonds
- 91 John Burkett
- 92 Royce Clayton
- 93 Billy Swift
- 94 Robby Thompson
- 95 Matt Williams
- 96 Carlos Baerga
- 97 Albert Belle
- 98 Kenny Lofton
- 99 Dennis Martinez
- 100 Eddie Murray
- 101 Manny Ramirez
- 102 Eric Anthony
- 103 Chris Bosio
- 104 Jay Buhner
- 105 Ken Griffey, Jr.
- 106 Randy Johnson
- 107 Edgar Martinez
- 108 Chuck Carr
- 109 Jeff Conine
- 110 Carl Everett
- 111 Chris Hammond
- 112 Bryan Harvey
- 113 Charles Johnson
- 114 Gary Sheffield
- 115 Bobby Bonilla
- 116 Dwight Gooden
- 117 Todd Hundley
- 118 Bobby Jones
- 119 Jeff Kent
- 120 Bret Saberhagen
- 121 Jeffrey Hammonds
- 122 Chris Hoiles
- 123 Ben McDonald
- 124 Mike Mussina
- 125 Rafael Palmeiro
- 126 Cal Ripken, Jr.
- 127 Lee Smith
- 128 Derek Bell
- 129 Andy Benes
- 130 Tony Gwynn
- 131 Trevor Hoffman
- 132 Phil Plantier
- 133 Bip Roberts
- 134 Darren Daulton
- 135 Lenny Dykstra
- 136 Dave Hollins
- 137 Danny Jackson
- 138 John Kruk
- 139 Kevin Stocker
- 140 Jay Bell
- 141 Carlos Garcia
- 142 Jeff King
- 143 Orlando Merced
- 144 Andy Van Slyke
- 145 Rick White RC
- 146 Jose Canseco
- 147 Will Clark
- 148 Juan Gonzalez
- 149 Rick Helling
- 150 Dean Palmer
- 151 Ivan Rodriguez
- 152 Roger Clemens
- 153 Scott Cooper
- 154 Andre Dawson
- 155 Mike Greenwell
- 156 Aaron Sele
- 157 Mo Vaughn
- 158 Bret Boone
- 159 Barry Larkin
- 160 Kevin Mitchell
- 161 Jose Rijo
- 162 Deion Sanders
- 163 Reggie Sanders
- 164 Dante Bichette
- 165 Ellis Burks
- 166 Andres Galarraga
- 167 Charlie Hayes
- 168 David Nied
- 169 Walt Weiss
- 170 Kevin Appier
- 171 David Cone
- 172 Jeff Granger
- 173 Felix Jose
- 174 Wally Joyner
- 175 Brian McRae
- 176 Cecil Fielder
- 177 Travis Fryman
- 178 Mike Henneman
- 179 Tony Phillips
- 180 Mickey Tettleton
- 181 Alan Trammell
- 182 Rick Aguilera
- 183 Rich Becker
- 184 Scott Erickson
- 185 Chuck Knoblauch
- 186 Kirby Puckett
- 187 Dave Winfield
- 188 Wilson Alvarez
- 189 Jason Bere
- 190 Alex Fernandez
- 191 Julio Franco
- 192 Jack McDowell
- 193 Frank Thomas
- 194 Robin Ventura
- 195 Jim Abbott
- 196 Wade Boggs
- 197 Jimmy Key
- 198 Don Mattingly
- 199 Paul O'Neill
- 200 Danny Tartabull
Parallels
Each pack contains one die-cut parallel. As a security measure, all die-cut cards have a silver hologram on the back; whereas the base cards have gold holograms.
Inserts
Holoview F/X
One of the landmark insert sets of the 90s, this 38-card set features "Holoview" 3-D hologram technology that allows for multiple images to be seen under direct light. (On some players, you can see the player's facial expression change as you tilt the card.) The set features a card of Michael Jordan who, due to licensing restrictions, does not appear in the SP base set. This was the first time this technology was seen in a mainstream release and became a staple of brand through 1997.
Frank Thomas and Barry Bonds were originally part of the set, but both players were pulled due to them both having endorsement deals with Donruss, at the time.
All cards are also available in a die-cut "Special F/X" parallel. The base Holoviews are commonly referred to as the "Blues" while the Special F/X parallels are also known as the "Reds."
It has been estimated that the production of Special F/X's was around 700 copies.
- 1 Roberto Alomar
- 2 Kevin Appier
- 3 Jeff Bagwell
- 4 Jose Canseco
- 5 Roger Clemens
- 6 Carlos Delgado
- 7 Cecil Fielder
- 8 Cliff Floyd
- 9 Travis Fryman
- 10 Andres Galarraga
- 11 Juan Gonzalez
- 12 Ken Griffey, Jr.
- 13 Tony Gwynn
- 14 Jeffrey Hammonds
- 15 Bo Jackson
- 16 Michael Jordan
- 17 Dave Justice
- 18 Steve Karsay
- 19 Jeff Kent
- 20 Brooks Kieschnick
- 21 Ryan Klesko
- 22 John Kruk
- 23 Barry Larkin
- 24 Pat Listach
- 25 Don Mattingly
- 26 Mark McGwire
- 27 Raul Mondesi
- 28 Trot Nixon
- 29 Mike Piazza
- 30 Kirby Puckett
- 31 Manny Ramirez
- 32 Cal Ripken, Jr.
- 33 Alex Rodriguez
- 34 Tim Salmon
- 35 Gary Sheffield
- 36 Ozzie Smith
- 37 Sammy Sosa
- 38 Andy Van Slyke
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