Jim Thome card #95 1997 Finest #190

• If it weren't for the protective coating, this card would be magnificent.  There's no way that I even dare try to peel off the coating after nearly 20 years.  I've had bad experiences trying that with cards that aren't half the age of this one.
• It looks as if Jim is chasing a ball while playing 3rd base. at least that looks to be a 3rd baseman's glove.  1996 was the last season that Jim was full time at 3rd in Cleveland.  The move to first in '97 was precipitated by the Indians acquisition of Matt Williams from the Giants.
• All I have to say is thank goodness I don't chase any of the players that have Gold cards in this set.  Guys like Griffey, McGwire, Ripken et al still fetch quite a bit of money for singles from this set.  Thome is priced much more reasonably for this collector.

 - Robert