Any 80's Fleer Proof collectors on the forum?

[craigpw]

Interested in learning of different 1983 Fleer proofs

[Gmrson]

Originally Posted by craigpw

Interested in learning of different 1983 Fleer proofs

Let me dig out my notes and I'll let you know. I'm thinking there was at least 1 unissued card and only a few proof variaitions. Seems Fleer was getting a little better by 1983.

[Gmrson]

There is an interesting proof sheet on Ebay with a rare proof that is not even mentioned in the listing.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-Fleer-U...item1c10383202

The has been higher, but the price is reduced to $500 now. Collectors from that set are familiar with the Darrell Jackson Black Hat/Red Hat(multiple) variations. Darrell Jackson card on this sheet pictures a white player. That photo was corrected before release.

I would guess that they switched the photo and realized the real Jackson's cap didn't match the other Twins?

The Willie Wilson card may be different as well but I would have to confirm that.

[Gmrson]

Originally Posted by Gmrson

The Willie Wilson card may be different as well but I would have to confirm that.

The Willie Wilson card on the Ebay sheet is a proof variation. The issued card has Willie being interviewed with the microphone visable. There are no other proofs on the missing panels (Bottom B sheet)

Originally Posted by craigpw

Interested in learning of different 1983 Fleer proofs

Here you go...only 3 different, with the sheet they were on listed as well.

Card #307 Richie Hebner (Bottom B sheet) - Proof lists position as Third Base; Issued card read Third Base.OF

Card #470 Larry Anderson (Bottom E sheet) - Proof pictures another player (Jim Anderson?); Issued card has correct photo.

Card #622 John Pacella (Top C sheet) - Proof picure is front view photo to the waist; Issued card photo is side view to the knees.