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1996 Pinnacle Frank Thomas #135
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Why this card matters
Frank Thomas was one of the premier power hitters of the 1990s, a two-time AL MVP (1993-1994), and a Hall of Famer inducted in 2014. His cards from the mid-1990s Pinnacle sets remain popular with collectors. This base card captures him during his peak years with the Chicago White Sox.
Parallels & Print Runs
Pinnacle Starburst Artist's Proof
Approximately 1 per 99 packs or limited run
The Artist's Proof parallel from 1996 Pinnacle features a distinctive foil starburst pattern and is significantly scarcer than the base card, commanding a notable premium
Pinnacle Museum Collection
Limited, short-printed parallel
Features a distinctive foil finish; one of the more sought-after parallels from the 1996 Pinnacle set
Notable Variants
- ◆ Base card standard version
- ◆ Artist's Proof parallel (foil starburst)
- ◆ Museum Collection parallel
Population Context
The 1996 Pinnacle base set is commonly found in raw form given the large print runs typical of mid-1990s Pinnacle releases. PSA graded populations for base cards are modest — most collectors don't submit base Pinnacle cards from this era due to low raw values, but high-grade copies (PSA 9 or 10) do appear occasionally. Centering and print quality from this era can be inconsistent, making PSA 10s relatively harder to find.
Collector Notes
Mid-1990s Pinnacle cards are known for centering issues — always inspect left-to-right and top-to-bottom centering carefully before grading submission. The card stock from this era can also show print speckles or surface blemishes. Look for clean corners and sharp focus on the player image. The Artist's Proof and Museum Collection parallels are the versions worth pursuing for serious collectors. Frank Thomas's Hall of Fame status keeps collector interest steady even for base cards.
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