The Cobra. His passing—along with Rickey Henderson and Rose—this year made me feel the most vulnerable I ever have. It was seemingly yesterday he waved his bat menacingly over home plate and threw runners out with his cannon arm. When he passed, I put everything on hold to make a brand new ‘52 Parker with my favorite image of him. Here is the result. If the card looks too perfect—it really is. It’s immaculate, sharp, colorful and perfectly registered. One of the nicest and cleanest cards I’ve ever made. Doggone thing even cut within 2% both ways. Not sure if I can duplicate this one.

This is the one and only pack-fresh copy. Not cheap, but took four hours to complete.