1996 Leaf Signature Series
Total Cards: 150
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1996 Leaf Signature Series
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Distributed as a first series (#1-100) and "Extended Series" (#1-150). #1-100 inserted three per regular pack and two per Extended Series pack. #101-150 inserted one per Extended Series pack.
Leaf Signature Series - Autographs Bronze
One autograph (Bronze, Silver, Gold) inserted per regular pack. Print run of 3500 except where noted (PR700). Cards have a bronze foil stamp on the front. Jim Thome does not exist in this version. Otis Nixon did not sign or return his cards for inclusion in packs, but some may be available in the aftermarket. Carlos Delgado, Alex Rodriguez and Michael Tucker signed some copies in blue ink instead of black.
Leaf Signature Series - Autographs Bronze Aftermarket
Cards from the Autographs Bronze insert set that were never returned to Donruss for inclusion in packs. Some signed copies became available later in the aftermarket.
Leaf Signature Series - Autographs Gold
One autograph (Bronze, Silver, Gold) inserted per regular pack. Print run of 500 except where noted (PR100). Jim Thome signed 514 copies. Cards have a gold foil stamp on the front.
Leaf Signature Series - Autographs Gold Aftermarket
Cards from the Autographs Gold insert set that were never returned to Donruss for inclusion in packs. Some signed copies became available later in the aftermarket.
Leaf Signature Series - Autographs Silver
One autograph (Bronze, Silver, Gold) inserted per regular pack. Print run of 1000 except where noted (PR200). Jim Thome signed 410 copies. Cards have a silver foil stamp on the front, and some copies may be signed in blue ink instead of black.
Leaf Signature Series - Autographs Silver Aftermarket
Cards from the Autographs Silver insert set that were never returned to Donruss for inclusion in packs. Some signed copies became available later in the aftermarket.
Leaf Signature Series - Extended Series Autographs
Two autographs (regular or Century Mark) inserted per Extended Series pack, with short-printed autographs inserted 1:9 Extended Series packs and 1:12 Extended Series Super packs. Print run of 5000 except where noted. Juan Gonzalez (PR1000), Andruw Jones (PR2000) and Alex Rodriguez (PR500) were distributed via redemption exchange. Andruw Jones, Ryan Klesko, Andy Pettitte, Kirby Puckett and Frank Thomas signed some copies in blue ink instead of black.
Leaf Signature Series - Extended Series Autographs Aftermarket
Cards from the Extended Series Autographs insert set that were never returned to Donruss for inclusion in packs. Some signed copies became available later in the aftermarket.
Leaf Signature Series - Extended Series Autographs Century Marks
Two autographs (regular or Century Mark) inserted per Extended Series pack, with Century Marks autographs inserted 1:175 Extended Series packs. Print run of 100. Juan Gonzalez, Derek Jeter, Andruw Jones, Rafael Palmeiro and Alex Rodriguez were distributed via redemption exchange.
Leaf Signature Series - Extended Series Autographs Redemptions
Unsigned versions of the Juan Gonzalez, Andruw Jones and Alex Rodriguez cards that included instructions on how to redeem them for upgraded autographed versions.
Leaf Signature Series - Frank Thomas Autographed Jumbo
Distributed to hobby dealers for each case of Extended Series that was ordered. Serial numbered to 1500.
Leaf Signature Series - Press Proofs Gold
Inserted 1:12 regular packs and 1:8 Extended Series packs. Cards have "Press Proof" in gold foil stamping on the front.
Leaf Signature Series - Press Proofs Platinum
Inserted 1:24 Extended Series packs. Print run of 150. Cards have "Press Proof" in holofoil stamping on the front.
Leaf Signature Series - Promos Facsimile Autographs
Cards have "Promotional Card" printed diagonally across the front and back, and "Facsimile Signature" is printed on the front.