1981 Fleer #351 Rickey Henderson Most Stolen Bases AL - Chicago White Sox

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Tensions between Templeton and Cardinals ownership weren't great either, so the timing of the trade worked out well for everyone involved, though feelings and pride were undoubtedly hurt.

In 1980, Kansas City Royals third baseman George Brett graduated from All-Star to crossover superstar. Danny Ainge found plenty of success and fame in the NBA as a player, coach and executive, but before all of that, he also tried his hand in Major League Baseball. And ever since his induction into the Hall of Fame, his 1981 Donruss rookie card has enjoyed a nice bump in value.

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While he was piling up those gaudy marks, collectors were busy looking for Fernando cardboard, and that’s where Fleer was able to make hay. Ryan was an easy choice for his sixth All-Star team, but he finished well behind Fernando Valenzuela, Tom Seaver, and Steve Carlton at fourth in the NL Cy Young vote.

He also led the National League in runs scored (78) and walks (73). Schmidt was, arguably, the game's best player for the second-straight season. But, in a season full of remarkable achievements, perhaps the finest highlight occurred late in the season on September 26 when Ryan surpassed Sandy Koufax with his fifth no-hitter. Accolades aside, Schmidt felt his best accomplishment was in one of the few offensive categories in which he didn't pace the Majors: batting average.

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And they didn't know it at the time, but they also missed out on producing big-name rookie cards for Fernando Valenzuela, Harold Baines, and Kirk Gibson. Fittingly, Musial had made the trip to Veterans Stadium to watch the game and ran out to first base to congratulate Rose on his remarkable achievement. He'd continue to dominate throughout the 1981 season, becoming a media megastar and setting off "Fernandomania" in the process.

With several Hall of Famers and rookie cards of Fernando Valenzuela, Kirk Gibson, Harold Baines and even Danny Ainge, there is plenty to enjoy in this set. In 665 at-bats for Toronto, Ainge batted .220, hit two home runs, scored 57 runs, drove in another 37 and stole 12 bases.While it's not known for any iconic cards like some of the other sets of the era, the 1981 Donruss baseball card set is iconic itself for one reason: