1991 Topps variations

Pat R · #1 02-17-2024, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by steve B

The fun is that there's still room to discover something "new" in 91 Topps.

And with differences of opinion about what's a variation or not, there probably won't be a truly complete list.

For example, I separate out a third version of the backs that under UV is a very dark red. It's reactive, but in an odd way.

I also have set aside cards with what I think are stock differences also UV related. And a couple potential gloss differences.

And my list for varieties that can be seen has stuff that isn't on other lists.

It's a fun set if you're both cheap and insane.

Besides the third version dark red I'm seeing a third version lighter red that so far I've only seen on the C sheet. Like the darker third version this has odd reaction under UV lighting it's not a glow back but the borders have "semi" glow under UV

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It's the one on the right in the top photo and in the middle of the bottom photo.

Pat R · #2 02-19-2024, 06:59 AM

Here's a recurring variation that I haven't seen posted anywhere yet. Smoltz with a splash/spill variation that also affected some Liebrandt cards who is next to him on the C sheet. Smoltz is on the edge of the C sheet.

Here's two of the variations with a normal Smoltz in the middle and a Liebrandt variation next to a Smoltz

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judsonhamlin · #3 02-19-2024, 06:45 PM

Anyone have pics of these two variations? I�ve looked at dozens of each but can�t be sure I actually have the two versions of each. Thanks.

jacksoncoupage · #4 02-19-2024, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by judsonhamlin

Anyone have pics of these two variations? I�ve looked at dozens of each but can�t be sure I actually have the two versions of each. Thanks.

What variations?

Pat R · #5 02-19-2024, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksoncoupage

What variations?

He's looking for the Murphy and Olsen variations.

judsonhamlin · #6 02-20-2024, 04:11 PM

545 Murphy concave/convex bat
673 Olsen helmet variations

jacksoncoupage · #7 02-20-2024, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by judsonhamlin

545 Murphy concave/convex bat
673 Olsen helmet variations

These two are tricky. The Olson helmet thing may be the result of on an offset or misaligned plate that creates the effect of the A entering the inner border frame. I was always skeptical of it as a true variation but it seemed accepted by everyone else.

To clarify the Murphy, this refers to the piece of burgundy border/frame that touches his bat. The Murphy bat variations should be fairly easy to find, ten+ years ago, I saw both so frequently I stopped pulling them from boxes.

I hope this helps make some sense of these two.

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