Old School Design: MC Hammer Style!

In the early 1990's, Pro Set was setting the standard in trading cards. They had taken a once forgotten NFL card market and tried to give it new life. In addition to their official NFL set, they also produced cards for the NHL and even the PGA Tour. Most of those cards come to mind when we think of Pro Set, but this one might not be so familiar. I know this subject isn't exactly sports related, but since it is Pro Set related, I thought it would qualify.

In 1990, Pro Set was handing out these prototype cards at the Atlanta Sporting Goods Show. The cards are called the Pro Set Super Stars Musicards.The cards featured top stars from popular music of the day, and some classic stars as well. The card pack that was being handed out at the show featured rock legend Jimi Hendrix, and the man who ruled the world in the early 1990's, MC Hammer. Who had more influence on early 1990's fashion style than the Hammer?

The MC Hammer card features our friend Stanley Burrel in a slick music note adorned jacket, wearing his famous glasses and classic neckwear ensemble. Unfortunately there is not a shot of his signature pants. The back of the card provides us with all of Hammer's vital statistics. These cards are sports related, as the back tells the story of how Mr. Burrel got the name Hammer from the Oakland A's baseball team. There are other facts about his top selling music and his future plans that were to include a movie career. No mention of bankruptcy and a comeback.

These cards are an unusual set that has been long forgotten. They feature classic late 80's/early90's design styles and one of the most famous popular music stars of the time, who is marginally sports related. I'm not sure how these Musicards faired in the marketplace, but they provide a fun look back at the music business in what seemed like a much simpler time.

Comments

[Jim Ransdell]

I am amazed that none of you took the bait on this post and left any comments! I thought this was a setup for some of your best!

[SG]

I have to admit....I bought like 10 boxes of these cards for $1 a box about 10 years ago thinking they might be worth something. I bet they are actually worth less than a $1 a box now :)