The 1997 set has been such a pain in the butt for me, that I have had it listed for a while as the last set of the '90's that I would attempt to complete. Recently, a reader reached out to me, and helped me figure out exactly what font to use (Franklin Gothic, extra condensed), and I think I have something figured out that will look exactly like the '97 Topps set does. It might take me a few more tries and practicing with GIMP, but check out the Chris Bosio card (one I used the correct font and tried my best to outline on) compared to some of the other ones I've done, and I think you'll agree that it's the best one so far. I still think it will be towards the end of the list of sets to complete, but it won't be nearly as difficult.
Here are the 1997 Topps cards I've done so far.
Bill Russell Coach/Manager by GCRL
Tom Lasorda Manager by GCRL
Johnny Oates Manager by GCRL
Dusty Baker Manager by GCRL
Alex Rodriguez by Topps
Andre Dawson by Richard
Joe Torre Manager by Richard
My best attempt at the font, yet.
Larry Rothschild Coach by Richard
Bob Brenly Coach by Richard
Bobby Cox Manager by Richard
Billy Williams Coach by Richard
Ferguson Jenkins Coach by Richard
Ken Griffey, Sr. Coach by Richard (who knew he coached for the Rockies?)
Manny Mota Coach by Richard
Felipe Alou Manager by Richard
Bobby Valentine Manager by Richard
From a '96 Spring Training photo I took
Also from a '96 Spring Training photo I took
Larry Bowa Coach by Richard
Jim Leyland Manager by Richard
Tony LaRussa Manager by Richard
Dave Duncan Coach by Richard
Bobby Bonds Coach by Richard
Davey Johnson Manager by Richard
Kevin Kennedy Manager by Richard
Jim Rice Coach by Richard
Al Nipper Coach by Richard
Marcel Lachemann Manager by Richard
John McNamara Manager by Richard
Joe Maddon Coach/Manager by Richard
Terry Bevington Manager by Richard
Bill Buckner Coach by Richard (who knew he coached for the White Sox? What's with these stars coaching with teams I never remembered them coaching with?)
Mike Hargrove Manager by Richard
Terry Francona Coach by Richard
Bob Boone Manager by Richard
Tom Kelly Manager by Richard
Kirby Puckett sunset card by Richard
Chris Chambliss Coach by Richard
Don Zimmer Coach by Richard
Art Howe Manager by Richard
Ron Washington Coach by Richard
Lou Piniella Manager by Richard
Bucky Dent Coach by Richard
Cito Gaston Manager by Richard
I sent this one to Juan, and got it back signed a few months ago.
Mark McGwire Season Highlights by Richard
Felix Heredia by Marc
Donn Pall by Marc
Charles Johnson by Marc
Gregg Zaun by Marc
Russ Morman by Marc
Carl Everett by Richard
Bobby Ayala by Marc
Rafael Carmona by Marc
Edwin Hurtado by Marc
Greg McCarthy by Marc
John Marzano by Marc
Rich Amaral by Marc
I'm hoping to get a few more cards done in the next week or so to finish the '98 Topps NL teams, and then get to work on the AL, but I'm not promising anything, since I have my off days (tomorrow and Tuesday) pretty much laid out for me with a trip to a science museum with family tomorrow and then probably mowing the lawn on Tuesday. I will try to maybe squeeze a post in of the next set (1999 Topps). Thanks for checking out my latest post.
-Jeremy
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