1993 Ultra
Description
1993 Ultra is a 650-card set released in two series of 300 and 350 cards. The extra 50 cards in Series Two were to accommodate the two expansion clubs (Rockies and Marlins) that joined the National League that season. The product is structured similarly to the previous year's product going as far as to recycle the base set design.
Distribution
36 packs per box, 15 cards per pack.
Reviews
Insertion Ratios
| Cards | Total Cards | Numbered To | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 650 | - | ? |
| Dennis Eckersley (S1 and S2) | 10 | - | 1:18 |
| Award Winners (S1) | 25 | - | 1:6 |
| Home Run Kings (S1) | 10 | - | 1:18 |
| Ultra-All Stars (S2) | 20 | - | 1:9 |
| All-Rookies (S2) | 10 | - | 1:18 |
| Dennis Eckersley Autographs (S1, S2) | 1 | 2000 | ? |
Checklist
Promo
This promo card featuring Dennis Eckersley and then-Fleer C.E.O. Paul Mullan was issued to promote the upcoming 1993 Ultra Baseball Series One.
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Base Set
Series One
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Series Two
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Inserts
Dennis Eckersley
This 12-card vanity insert salutes one of baseball's greatest relief pitchers, Dennis Eckersley. Unlike the similar Tony Gwynn set from 1992 Ultra, Eckersley cards were issued in both series. Two additional cards (11 and 12) were available through a mail-in offer for ten 1993 Fleer or Ultra baseball wrappers plus $1.00 for postage and handling. The expiration for this offer was September 30, 1993.
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Award Winners
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Home Run Kings
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All-Stars
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All-Rookie Team
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Strikeout Kings
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Autographs
Dennis Eckersley Autograph
As with Tony Gwynn the previous year, Fleer had Dennis Eckersley autograph 2000 cards for random insertion in both series packs. Like with Gwynn, he autographed all 10 cards in the series, but since the cards were not serial-numbered, it is unclear how many of each specific card were produced. Each card is embossed with a Fleer logo as proof of authenticity.
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