Canseco Collector
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My Jose Canseco card collection sat sad and alone in a bin for 25 years. But my love is rekindled! 1,188 and counting and I’m gonna try to post one a day.
1,218. 2000 E-X #49
I think this gosh dang beautiful card has the shortest name of any card in my collection. How gorgeous are the team color swirls? And how awesome is the intensity bursting from Jose’s face? 1/2
I think this gosh dang beautiful card has the shortest name of any card in my collection. How gorgeous are the team color swirls? And how awesome is the intensity bursting from Jose’s face? 1/2
January 26, 2026 at 6:32 PM
1,218. 2000 E-X #49
I think this gosh dang beautiful card has the shortest name of any card in my collection. How gorgeous are the team color swirls? And how awesome is the intensity bursting from Jose’s face? 1/2
I think this gosh dang beautiful card has the shortest name of any card in my collection. How gorgeous are the team color swirls? And how awesome is the intensity bursting from Jose’s face? 1/2
1,217. 1999 UD CHOICE YARD WORK #Y29
In ‘99, Upper Deck tried to go “hip” and rename Collector’s Choice to UD Choice. They also decided not to include Jose in their base set, only giving him this insert. This was the final set in this line. Coincidence? 1/2
In ‘99, Upper Deck tried to go “hip” and rename Collector’s Choice to UD Choice. They also decided not to include Jose in their base set, only giving him this insert. This was the final set in this line. Coincidence? 1/2
January 25, 2026 at 6:10 PM
1,217. 1999 UD CHOICE YARD WORK #Y29
In ‘99, Upper Deck tried to go “hip” and rename Collector’s Choice to UD Choice. They also decided not to include Jose in their base set, only giving him this insert. This was the final set in this line. Coincidence? 1/2
In ‘99, Upper Deck tried to go “hip” and rename Collector’s Choice to UD Choice. They also decided not to include Jose in their base set, only giving him this insert. This was the final set in this line. Coincidence? 1/2
1,216. 1999 UPPER DECK POWERDECK AUXILIARY TIME CAPSULE #T5
PowerDeck was the set of “cards” that were actually CD-ROMS, but there were also traditional cards they called Auxiliary, and this, obviously, is one of those. I can’t say it’s particularly exciting, but here it is. 1/2
PowerDeck was the set of “cards” that were actually CD-ROMS, but there were also traditional cards they called Auxiliary, and this, obviously, is one of those. I can’t say it’s particularly exciting, but here it is. 1/2
January 24, 2026 at 4:42 PM
1,216. 1999 UPPER DECK POWERDECK AUXILIARY TIME CAPSULE #T5
PowerDeck was the set of “cards” that were actually CD-ROMS, but there were also traditional cards they called Auxiliary, and this, obviously, is one of those. I can’t say it’s particularly exciting, but here it is. 1/2
PowerDeck was the set of “cards” that were actually CD-ROMS, but there were also traditional cards they called Auxiliary, and this, obviously, is one of those. I can’t say it’s particularly exciting, but here it is. 1/2
1,215. 1999 TOPPS GALLERY #62
I always love me a Topps Gallery card. They really live up to their name. Love the logo, love the fading blue in the inner frame and the circular pattern in the outer frame, love the way Jose’s wide stance fills the space. A work of art! 🖼️ 1/2
I always love me a Topps Gallery card. They really live up to their name. Love the logo, love the fading blue in the inner frame and the circular pattern in the outer frame, love the way Jose’s wide stance fills the space. A work of art! 🖼️ 1/2
January 23, 2026 at 5:20 PM
1,215. 1999 TOPPS GALLERY #62
I always love me a Topps Gallery card. They really live up to their name. Love the logo, love the fading blue in the inner frame and the circular pattern in the outer frame, love the way Jose’s wide stance fills the space. A work of art! 🖼️ 1/2
I always love me a Topps Gallery card. They really live up to their name. Love the logo, love the fading blue in the inner frame and the circular pattern in the outer frame, love the way Jose’s wide stance fills the space. A work of art! 🖼️ 1/2
When I was a kid in the Toronto suburbs in the early ‘80s, Willie Upshaw emerged as the Jays top power hitter and he made me love to play first base. Now I’m trying to collect all his Blue Jays cards (this is just the first page of 79 cards).
January 22, 2026 at 5:34 PM
When I was a kid in the Toronto suburbs in the early ‘80s, Willie Upshaw emerged as the Jays top power hitter and he made me love to play first base. Now I’m trying to collect all his Blue Jays cards (this is just the first page of 79 cards).
1,214. UPPER DECK SPx FINITE TRADE WINDS #349
It always brings me joy to welcome a new Canseco Jays card into my collection! This card celebrates his signing and after years of pulverizing the Jays, especially in Toronto, he hit 25 HR at home and a career high 46 overall! 1/2
It always brings me joy to welcome a new Canseco Jays card into my collection! This card celebrates his signing and after years of pulverizing the Jays, especially in Toronto, he hit 25 HR at home and a career high 46 overall! 1/2
January 22, 2026 at 5:18 PM
1,214. UPPER DECK SPx FINITE TRADE WINDS #349
It always brings me joy to welcome a new Canseco Jays card into my collection! This card celebrates his signing and after years of pulverizing the Jays, especially in Toronto, he hit 25 HR at home and a career high 46 overall! 1/2
It always brings me joy to welcome a new Canseco Jays card into my collection! This card celebrates his signing and after years of pulverizing the Jays, especially in Toronto, he hit 25 HR at home and a career high 46 overall! 1/2
1,213. 1998 PINNACLE HOME STATS #59
Please do not adjust your social media app! This is not the same post as yesterday, even though the front of the card looks exactly the same. This time Jose is just on the run to tell us to turn the card over and see his home stats. 1/2
Please do not adjust your social media app! This is not the same post as yesterday, even though the front of the card looks exactly the same. This time Jose is just on the run to tell us to turn the card over and see his home stats. 1/2
January 21, 2026 at 5:07 PM
1,213. 1998 PINNACLE HOME STATS #59
Please do not adjust your social media app! This is not the same post as yesterday, even though the front of the card looks exactly the same. This time Jose is just on the run to tell us to turn the card over and see his home stats. 1/2
Please do not adjust your social media app! This is not the same post as yesterday, even though the front of the card looks exactly the same. This time Jose is just on the run to tell us to turn the card over and see his home stats. 1/2
1,212. 1998 PINNACLE AWAY STATS #59
Pinnacle got a little silly in ‘98 and printed the first 157 cards of the set in 3 equally printed variations: full stats on the back, away and home stats. The fronts are exactly the same, but I’m always happy to see Jose on the run. 1/2
Pinnacle got a little silly in ‘98 and printed the first 157 cards of the set in 3 equally printed variations: full stats on the back, away and home stats. The fronts are exactly the same, but I’m always happy to see Jose on the run. 1/2
January 20, 2026 at 6:27 PM
1,212. 1998 PINNACLE AWAY STATS #59
Pinnacle got a little silly in ‘98 and printed the first 157 cards of the set in 3 equally printed variations: full stats on the back, away and home stats. The fronts are exactly the same, but I’m always happy to see Jose on the run. 1/2
Pinnacle got a little silly in ‘98 and printed the first 157 cards of the set in 3 equally printed variations: full stats on the back, away and home stats. The fronts are exactly the same, but I’m always happy to see Jose on the run. 1/2
1,211. 1998 PACIFIC INVINCIBLE #57
This is one I’d never seen before it arrived in the mail, and it’s pretty cool. Not easy to tell from the pic, but the headshot area is cut out and the photo is on a translucent cel. Jose looks very clean cut in his return to Oakland here. 1/2
This is one I’d never seen before it arrived in the mail, and it’s pretty cool. Not easy to tell from the pic, but the headshot area is cut out and the photo is on a translucent cel. Jose looks very clean cut in his return to Oakland here. 1/2
January 19, 2026 at 5:15 PM
1,211. 1998 PACIFIC INVINCIBLE #57
This is one I’d never seen before it arrived in the mail, and it’s pretty cool. Not easy to tell from the pic, but the headshot area is cut out and the photo is on a translucent cel. Jose looks very clean cut in his return to Oakland here. 1/2
This is one I’d never seen before it arrived in the mail, and it’s pretty cool. Not easy to tell from the pic, but the headshot area is cut out and the photo is on a translucent cel. Jose looks very clean cut in his return to Oakland here. 1/2
1,210. 1997 PINNACLE MUSEUM COLLECTION #25
You’ve just gotta love that Dufex printing technology. How can you not? I mean, yes, the Dufex “fan” is kind of radiating from Jose’s crotch here and maybe that was an “oopsie” by the designer. But still. 1/2
You’ve just gotta love that Dufex printing technology. How can you not? I mean, yes, the Dufex “fan” is kind of radiating from Jose’s crotch here and maybe that was an “oopsie” by the designer. But still. 1/2
January 18, 2026 at 5:26 PM
1,210. 1997 PINNACLE MUSEUM COLLECTION #25
You’ve just gotta love that Dufex printing technology. How can you not? I mean, yes, the Dufex “fan” is kind of radiating from Jose’s crotch here and maybe that was an “oopsie” by the designer. But still. 1/2
You’ve just gotta love that Dufex printing technology. How can you not? I mean, yes, the Dufex “fan” is kind of radiating from Jose’s crotch here and maybe that was an “oopsie” by the designer. But still. 1/2
1,209. 1995 UPPER DECK COLLECTOR’S CHOICE YOU CRASH THE GAME GOLD SET #CR4
Here it is: if you held the June 30 Gold card back in ‘95, because Jose homered that day, you could redeem it for a 20-card Gold Set including this card. 1/2
Here it is: if you held the June 30 Gold card back in ‘95, because Jose homered that day, you could redeem it for a 20-card Gold Set including this card. 1/2
January 17, 2026 at 5:05 PM
1,209. 1995 UPPER DECK COLLECTOR’S CHOICE YOU CRASH THE GAME GOLD SET #CR4
Here it is: if you held the June 30 Gold card back in ‘95, because Jose homered that day, you could redeem it for a 20-card Gold Set including this card. 1/2
Here it is: if you held the June 30 Gold card back in ‘95, because Jose homered that day, you could redeem it for a 20-card Gold Set including this card. 1/2
1,207. 1995 UPPER DECK COLLECTOR’S CHOICE YOU CRASH THE GAME GOLD JUNE 30 #CG4
Are you as exhausted from reading that card name as I am from typing it? Anyway, I had the Silver version of this, so happy to welcome its Gold brother. 🥇1/2
Are you as exhausted from reading that card name as I am from typing it? Anyway, I had the Silver version of this, so happy to welcome its Gold brother. 🥇1/2
January 15, 2026 at 5:31 PM
1,207. 1995 UPPER DECK COLLECTOR’S CHOICE YOU CRASH THE GAME GOLD JUNE 30 #CG4
Are you as exhausted from reading that card name as I am from typing it? Anyway, I had the Silver version of this, so happy to welcome its Gold brother. 🥇1/2
Are you as exhausted from reading that card name as I am from typing it? Anyway, I had the Silver version of this, so happy to welcome its Gold brother. 🥇1/2
1,206. 1995 UPPER DECK STEAL OF A DEAL #SD10
Love this newcomer to the collection! Cool green foil, strange skeptical look on Jose’s face, and what is he wearing under his jersey? A dress shirt? Is that a press conference photo? It would make sense for the card’s theme. 1/2
Love this newcomer to the collection! Cool green foil, strange skeptical look on Jose’s face, and what is he wearing under his jersey? A dress shirt? Is that a press conference photo? It would make sense for the card’s theme. 1/2
January 14, 2026 at 4:59 PM
1,206. 1995 UPPER DECK STEAL OF A DEAL #SD10
Love this newcomer to the collection! Cool green foil, strange skeptical look on Jose’s face, and what is he wearing under his jersey? A dress shirt? Is that a press conference photo? It would make sense for the card’s theme. 1/2
Love this newcomer to the collection! Cool green foil, strange skeptical look on Jose’s face, and what is he wearing under his jersey? A dress shirt? Is that a press conference photo? It would make sense for the card’s theme. 1/2
1,205. 1991 RBI MAGAZINE PROTOTYPE #6P
Awesome photo of Jose barreling into home plate, as the catcher, who looks half the size of Jose, tries to tag him. This is from a 10-card prototype set. The actual set was released in ‘92 with completely different photos (he had 2 cards in the set). 1/2
Awesome photo of Jose barreling into home plate, as the catcher, who looks half the size of Jose, tries to tag him. This is from a 10-card prototype set. The actual set was released in ‘92 with completely different photos (he had 2 cards in the set). 1/2
January 13, 2026 at 5:28 PM
1,205. 1991 RBI MAGAZINE PROTOTYPE #6P
Awesome photo of Jose barreling into home plate, as the catcher, who looks half the size of Jose, tries to tag him. This is from a 10-card prototype set. The actual set was released in ‘92 with completely different photos (he had 2 cards in the set). 1/2
Awesome photo of Jose barreling into home plate, as the catcher, who looks half the size of Jose, tries to tag him. This is from a 10-card prototype set. The actual set was released in ‘92 with completely different photos (he had 2 cards in the set). 1/2
1,204. 1990 STAR GOLD #27
For the “Personal Data” card, Star took it back to young Jose in that old green pullover jersey, wearing what’s likely a soccer shin guard. And it’s the classic “K pose” that I love so much, not at all because my name starts with K. 😬 1/2
For the “Personal Data” card, Star took it back to young Jose in that old green pullover jersey, wearing what’s likely a soccer shin guard. And it’s the classic “K pose” that I love so much, not at all because my name starts with K. 😬 1/2
January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
1,204. 1990 STAR GOLD #27
For the “Personal Data” card, Star took it back to young Jose in that old green pullover jersey, wearing what’s likely a soccer shin guard. And it’s the classic “K pose” that I love so much, not at all because my name starts with K. 😬 1/2
For the “Personal Data” card, Star took it back to young Jose in that old green pullover jersey, wearing what’s likely a soccer shin guard. And it’s the classic “K pose” that I love so much, not at all because my name starts with K. 😬 1/2
1,203. 1990 STAR GOLD #26
I take back what I said yesterday. Maybe THIS is about as good as a Star card gets. It’s perfectly cropped, we see Jose’s full face, the 33 and a big swing. Plus, the card commemorates his crowning achievement: 40/40. Chef’s kiss, Star! 1/2
I take back what I said yesterday. Maybe THIS is about as good as a Star card gets. It’s perfectly cropped, we see Jose’s full face, the 33 and a big swing. Plus, the card commemorates his crowning achievement: 40/40. Chef’s kiss, Star! 1/2
January 11, 2026 at 5:40 PM
1,203. 1990 STAR GOLD #26
I take back what I said yesterday. Maybe THIS is about as good as a Star card gets. It’s perfectly cropped, we see Jose’s full face, the 33 and a big swing. Plus, the card commemorates his crowning achievement: 40/40. Chef’s kiss, Star! 1/2
I take back what I said yesterday. Maybe THIS is about as good as a Star card gets. It’s perfectly cropped, we see Jose’s full face, the 33 and a big swing. Plus, the card commemorates his crowning achievement: 40/40. Chef’s kiss, Star! 1/2
1,202. 1990 STAR GOLD #25
This is a classic-looking Canseco photo. In his prime, following through on a big swing, as Tony La Russa looks on approvingly from the dugout, hands on hips. This is about as good as a Star card gets, when combined with the green and gold design. 1/2
This is a classic-looking Canseco photo. In his prime, following through on a big swing, as Tony La Russa looks on approvingly from the dugout, hands on hips. This is about as good as a Star card gets, when combined with the green and gold design. 1/2
January 10, 2026 at 5:58 PM
1,202. 1990 STAR GOLD #25
This is a classic-looking Canseco photo. In his prime, following through on a big swing, as Tony La Russa looks on approvingly from the dugout, hands on hips. This is about as good as a Star card gets, when combined with the green and gold design. 1/2
This is a classic-looking Canseco photo. In his prime, following through on a big swing, as Tony La Russa looks on approvingly from the dugout, hands on hips. This is about as good as a Star card gets, when combined with the green and gold design. 1/2
1,201. 1990 STAR GOLD #23
How beautiful is that crisp, new-looking yellow jersey? Looks fresh out of the sewing machine. Jose hasn’t even had a chance to rip apart the v-neck. And always fun to see him having a genuine chuckle. 1/2
How beautiful is that crisp, new-looking yellow jersey? Looks fresh out of the sewing machine. Jose hasn’t even had a chance to rip apart the v-neck. And always fun to see him having a genuine chuckle. 1/2
January 9, 2026 at 6:24 PM
1,201. 1990 STAR GOLD #23
How beautiful is that crisp, new-looking yellow jersey? Looks fresh out of the sewing machine. Jose hasn’t even had a chance to rip apart the v-neck. And always fun to see him having a genuine chuckle. 1/2
How beautiful is that crisp, new-looking yellow jersey? Looks fresh out of the sewing machine. Jose hasn’t even had a chance to rip apart the v-neck. And always fun to see him having a genuine chuckle. 1/2
1,200. 1990 STAR GOLD #22
Another strangely cropped Star card, with all that space up top. But it’s cool that they went way back to rookie Jose for this one. Is he checking his swing at that pitch at the knees? His eyes are still on where the ball was a split second before. 1/2
Another strangely cropped Star card, with all that space up top. But it’s cool that they went way back to rookie Jose for this one. Is he checking his swing at that pitch at the knees? His eyes are still on where the ball was a split second before. 1/2
January 8, 2026 at 5:24 PM
1,200. 1990 STAR GOLD #22
Another strangely cropped Star card, with all that space up top. But it’s cool that they went way back to rookie Jose for this one. Is he checking his swing at that pitch at the knees? His eyes are still on where the ball was a split second before. 1/2
Another strangely cropped Star card, with all that space up top. But it’s cool that they went way back to rookie Jose for this one. Is he checking his swing at that pitch at the knees? His eyes are still on where the ball was a split second before. 1/2
1,199. 1990 STAR GOLD #21
Star cards are fun, but one thing I’ve noticed is strange, off-center and distant cropping. This is a great sliding shot, but if anything it should have Jose towards the right border to suggest movement and maybe get the base in there. 1/2
Star cards are fun, but one thing I’ve noticed is strange, off-center and distant cropping. This is a great sliding shot, but if anything it should have Jose towards the right border to suggest movement and maybe get the base in there. 1/2
January 7, 2026 at 5:46 PM
1,199. 1990 STAR GOLD #21
Star cards are fun, but one thing I’ve noticed is strange, off-center and distant cropping. This is a great sliding shot, but if anything it should have Jose towards the right border to suggest movement and maybe get the base in there. 1/2
Star cards are fun, but one thing I’ve noticed is strange, off-center and distant cropping. This is a great sliding shot, but if anything it should have Jose towards the right border to suggest movement and maybe get the base in there. 1/2
1,198. 1990 STAR GOLD #20
In this set, Jose has cards 19-27 and I managed to score all but 19 and 24, so buckle up for a week of these, with their slick gold foil “GOLD” lettering. Cool shot of Jose crushing one at, likely, old Comiskey Park, with those yellow rails. 1/2
In this set, Jose has cards 19-27 and I managed to score all but 19 and 24, so buckle up for a week of these, with their slick gold foil “GOLD” lettering. Cool shot of Jose crushing one at, likely, old Comiskey Park, with those yellow rails. 1/2
January 6, 2026 at 8:45 PM
1,198. 1990 STAR GOLD #20
In this set, Jose has cards 19-27 and I managed to score all but 19 and 24, so buckle up for a week of these, with their slick gold foil “GOLD” lettering. Cool shot of Jose crushing one at, likely, old Comiskey Park, with those yellow rails. 1/2
In this set, Jose has cards 19-27 and I managed to score all but 19 and 24, so buckle up for a week of these, with their slick gold foil “GOLD” lettering. Cool shot of Jose crushing one at, likely, old Comiskey Park, with those yellow rails. 1/2
1,197. 1990 MSA ALL AMERICAN BASEBALL TEAM #15
I don’t think I’d ever seen this oddball before it arrived in the mail. It’s an unusual, grungy look for Jose, with what looks like the shadow of a goatee growing. We knew about Ozzie, but does he also have a goateed EVIL twin? 1/2
I don’t think I’d ever seen this oddball before it arrived in the mail. It’s an unusual, grungy look for Jose, with what looks like the shadow of a goatee growing. We knew about Ozzie, but does he also have a goateed EVIL twin? 1/2
January 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM
1,197. 1990 MSA ALL AMERICAN BASEBALL TEAM #15
I don’t think I’d ever seen this oddball before it arrived in the mail. It’s an unusual, grungy look for Jose, with what looks like the shadow of a goatee growing. We knew about Ozzie, but does he also have a goateed EVIL twin? 1/2
I don’t think I’d ever seen this oddball before it arrived in the mail. It’s an unusual, grungy look for Jose, with what looks like the shadow of a goatee growing. We knew about Ozzie, but does he also have a goateed EVIL twin? 1/2
1,196. 1989 TOPPS TIFFANY #500
I think there are still a couple Tiffany’s I need so I’m happy to have landed this glossy beauty. I’ve always loved this simple design and the all-blue sky that recalls Jose’s iconic ‘86 Topps Traded, and it all pops even more in Tiffany gloss. 1/2
I think there are still a couple Tiffany’s I need so I’m happy to have landed this glossy beauty. I’ve always loved this simple design and the all-blue sky that recalls Jose’s iconic ‘86 Topps Traded, and it all pops even more in Tiffany gloss. 1/2
January 4, 2026 at 6:38 PM
1,196. 1989 TOPPS TIFFANY #500
I think there are still a couple Tiffany’s I need so I’m happy to have landed this glossy beauty. I’ve always loved this simple design and the all-blue sky that recalls Jose’s iconic ‘86 Topps Traded, and it all pops even more in Tiffany gloss. 1/2
I think there are still a couple Tiffany’s I need so I’m happy to have landed this glossy beauty. I’ve always loved this simple design and the all-blue sky that recalls Jose’s iconic ‘86 Topps Traded, and it all pops even more in Tiffany gloss. 1/2
1,195. 1987 WEIS WINNERS DISCS #17
I can’t find much info about this set. What/who is Weis? It’s not Walt Weiss, unless he dropped an S and released this set as a call-up who played 16 games with Jose and the A’s in 1987. But it’s still cool and very yellow. 1/2
I can’t find much info about this set. What/who is Weis? It’s not Walt Weiss, unless he dropped an S and released this set as a call-up who played 16 games with Jose and the A’s in 1987. But it’s still cool and very yellow. 1/2
January 3, 2026 at 5:34 PM
1,195. 1987 WEIS WINNERS DISCS #17
I can’t find much info about this set. What/who is Weis? It’s not Walt Weiss, unless he dropped an S and released this set as a call-up who played 16 games with Jose and the A’s in 1987. But it’s still cool and very yellow. 1/2
I can’t find much info about this set. What/who is Weis? It’s not Walt Weiss, unless he dropped an S and released this set as a call-up who played 16 games with Jose and the A’s in 1987. But it’s still cool and very yellow. 1/2
1,194. 1987 FLEER BASEBALL ALL STARS #6
This super-vibrant new Fleer box set card is extra significant because I now have all 21 Canseco cards Fleer produced in ‘87! All the box sets, all the glossies, everything! Also: one glove, one wrist band. 🤔 1/2
This super-vibrant new Fleer box set card is extra significant because I now have all 21 Canseco cards Fleer produced in ‘87! All the box sets, all the glossies, everything! Also: one glove, one wrist band. 🤔 1/2
January 2, 2026 at 4:38 PM
1,194. 1987 FLEER BASEBALL ALL STARS #6
This super-vibrant new Fleer box set card is extra significant because I now have all 21 Canseco cards Fleer produced in ‘87! All the box sets, all the glossies, everything! Also: one glove, one wrist band. 🤔 1/2
This super-vibrant new Fleer box set card is extra significant because I now have all 21 Canseco cards Fleer produced in ‘87! All the box sets, all the glossies, everything! Also: one glove, one wrist band. 🤔 1/2