Barry Bonds did not take long to shine in the major leagues. In 1990—only his fourth full season in the league—he belted 33 home runs and hit .301, good enough to capture the MVP award and lead the Pirates to a first-place finish in the NL East. Although they could not get past Barry Larkin, Eric Davis, and Paul O’Neill on the surging Reds in the playoffs, they established themselves as one of the “Killer” teams of the new decade. As time passed, Bonds became one of the few players in the league that could hit for power and average. And as time passed, collectors developed an even greater appreciation for Topps Tiffany cards' gloss, limited production, and card stock. This ‘87 Bonds Rookie in a BGS 10 should delight fans in this week's auction.
