2004 American League Champions Red Sox Commemorative Card

The Boston Red Sox secured their 11th American League pennant on October 20 by defeating the New York Yankees in Game 7 of the 2004 ALCS. Led by the big bats of David Ortiz and Johnny Damon and the stellar pitching of Derek Lowe, Curt Schilling and Keith Foulke, the Red Sox became the first team in MLB history to win a seven-game series after losing the first three games. Now baseball fans everywhere can share in Boston's memorable comeback by purchasing this beautifully designed 3.5" x 5" commemorative card by Upper Deck. The limited-edition (2004) keepsake showcases the aforementioned five players along with Mark Bellhorn, Bill Mueller, Manny Ramirez, Trot Nixon, Pedro Martinez, Jason Varitek and Orlando Cabrera. It comes packaged inside a snap-holder for safe-guarded protection.

Ken Griffey Jr. 500th Home Run Commemorative Card

Ken Griffey Jr. began the 2004 MLB season with 481 career home runs. As the fastest player in baseball history to reach both the 350 and 400 career home run plateaus, Griffey has always impressed onlookers with his power. On June 21, 2004, the 34-year-old Griffey became just the 20th major leaguer in history (and the sixth fastest) to reach the coveted 500 Career Home Run total. Junior accomplished the feat on Father's Day in St. Louis by driving a sixth-inning, 2-2 offering from Cardinals' starter Matt Morris into the upper deck in right field at Busch Stadium. The Upper Deck Company salutes Junior's remarkable achievement by way of this special 5'' x 7'' Commemorative Card which captures the record-breaking swing. The item comes delivered comes inside a snap-holder for safe-guarded protection. This item will be available to ship the week of August 16, 2004.

MLB Showdown Booster Blisters

Wizards of the Coast introduces the Major League Baseball Showdown 2002 Trading Card Game. This display case contains 24 booster blister packs. Each booster blister pack includes 9 booster cards, making for a total of 216 booster cards. (subject to change.)