By the book

Another insert from Fleer Ultra (which, for now, empties my Fleer folder of cards to blog).

Card Number 566: Fleer Ultra The Book On, 1999; #13BO

(BO is an unfortunate couple of letters to follow a number on an insert series.)

The cut out figure of Tony on the front of this card is embossed, as are the rings on the top of the notepad design running behind him. Considering this insert series was called 'The Book On', Fleer made an odd choice to have the series name obscured by Tony's feet.

The embossing leaves some rather odd imprints on the cardback, which show up in the scan.

The superlatives mount up in the cardback write up, and it's nice that they continue beyond descriptions of Tony's batting skills and mention his attributes as a fielder as well. As I've mentioned a few times that's an aspect of Tony's play that is often overlooked.

Total: 566 cards