Dave Parker Baseball Card Appraisal

Dave Parker 1980s Drake's Big Hitters Baseball Card

This item is a vintage baseball card featuring Dave Parker, identified as a 'Big Hitter' from the Cincinnati Reds, playing the Outfielder (OF) position. The card is part of what appears to be a promotional or collectible series, specifically noted as the '5th annual collectors' edition' and further detailed as '22 IN A SERIES OF 44', indicating it is the 22nd card out of a total set of 44. The card's design includes a white border framing a central image of Dave Parker in a baseball uniform, along with a top green banner for the edition details and a bottom yellow banner for player and series information. Parker is depicted in an action pose, likely on the field, wearing a red and white Cincinnati Reds uniform and a red baseball cap. His uniform clearly shows 'CINCINNATI' across the chest. Below the main image, a stylized logo reads 'Drake's BIG HITTERS' in a yellow background with blue and red details, suggesting a tie-in with 'Drake's' brand, likely Drake's Cakes. The player's name 'DAVE PARKER' is prominently displayed in a bold green font, with 'REDS' and 'OF' below it. The card exhibits some signs of wear consistent with age and handling, including minor edge wear and corner rounding, particularly visible along the bottom edge and corners. The overall condition appears to be 'good' to 'very good' for its age, though more precise grading would require closer inspection. This card likely originates from the 1980s, given the style of the card and Parker's playing career during that era. The presence of 'Drake's' branding suggests it may have been distributed as part of a food-related promotion.