OUT OF THE BLUE Promo Baseball Card

Card was printed in conjunction with the release of the Charter paperback by Orel Hershiser and Jerry B. Jenkins in April, 1990

Out of the Blue was written after Orel Hershiser's amazing 1988 season. Hershiser, who won a Gold Glove and the National League (NL) Cy Young Award for his regular season work, also picked up the NL Championship Series MVP, World Series MVP, and the Babe Ruth award (given to the player from either league with the best post season performance). En route, he finished the regular season with 59 consecutive scoreless innings, breaking Don Drysdale's record. He even added 8 more in his first playoff appearance but that didn't count towards the streak. The NL leader in wins, innings and complete games, he was absolutely overwhelming.

Hershiser's lifetime pitching statistics on the back of the card through the 1988 season.

The card is in EXCELLENT - MINT condition.

Mint (MT)

Four sharp corners - 55(%)/45(%) or better centering (i.e., centering of picture within border; left-right & top-bottom) - Smooth edges - Original color border & gloss

Near Mint - Mint (NRMT-MT)

60/40 or better centering - Relatively smooth edges - Original color border & gloss - One of the following very minor flaws is allowed: Sharp corners to the eye, but slight imperfections under intense scrutiny; A few minor print spots; A few focus imperfections

Near Mint (NM)

65/35 or better centering - In addition, one of the following minor flaws allowed: Very slightly fuzzy corners; Slightly rough edges; Very minor border discoloration; Noticeable print spots; Color or focus imperfections

Excellent - Mint (EXMT)

Centering no worse than 70/30 - No more than two of the following flaws allowed: Very slightly fuzzy corners; Slightly rough edges; Very minor border discoloration; Noticeable print spots; Color or focus imperfections

Excellent (EX)

Centering no worse than 75/25 - A touch of notching or a slight 'ding' on a corner is allowed. - May have other imperfections such as: Poor gloss; Poor focus; Noticeable print spots

Very Good (VG)

Centering 80/20 or better - Slightly rounded corners - Slight layering, noticeable chipping or notches on edges is allowed. - May also have: Minor scuffing; Hairline crease

Good (G)     Fair (F)     Poor (P)

Well worn or abused - Badly rounded, layered corners, scuffing - Some lack of original coloring - Serious crease