- This is the 2nd of 3 Donruss Originals from 2002 that feature Jim. I really like the "swoosh" design (well that's what it reminds me of anyhow), and have a couple of others in PCs that are similar to this.
- Bio on the back: Thome went deep in seven straight games from June 25 through July 3rd to come within one game of matching a major league record shared by three players.
- Market Watch: One copy of this card on COMC right now, priced at $2.50. I have no idea what packs went for back in 2002, but I'm guessing that this is kind of pricey.
- Career homer #295 was the 2nd of the game for Jim on 5/30/02 against the Tigers. Jose Lima was the victim this time, a 3 run shot that put the game out of reach. The Tribe won 11-7, making a winner of reliever David Riske, who struck out the side in the 6th.
- Robert
- Was worried when I opened the binder and saw '82, '84 and '86 versions of Thome. Thought there might be more. Aside from Aqueous parallels, I'm happy.
- Bio on the back: Became the Tribe's all-time career home run leader against the Tigers on May 29, 2001 with his 243rd moon shot. Jim passed Albert Belle for the franchise record.
- Market Watch: 2 copies on COMC, one at 99 cents and the other at $1.25. Not bad. The copies I've seen on ebay are 99 cents for the most part as well.
- Career home run #294 was hit 5/30/2002 against Detroit's Seth Greisinger. It was a solo shot that upped the Indians lead to 6-1. Jim hit a 2nd HR that same game, which I'll document next post.
- Robert
