1987 Donruss #502 David Cone 2001 Donruss Anniv Originals Graded 8 by Beckett: A Collectible Baseball Dream Combo If you're a true baseball fan and collector, then you know the thrill of finding rare and valuable cards to add to your collection. And when those cards feature a beloved player like David Cone, it's even more exciting. So imagine the excitement of finding not one, but two of Cone's cards in one package. That's exactly what you get with the 1987 Donruss #502 David Cone 2001 Donruss Anniv Originals, graded 8 by Beckett. It's a collectible dream combo that combines Cone's early years with the rare and limited 2001 Donruss Anniv Originals set. Let's first take a look at the 1987 Donruss #502 David Cone card. This card is from Cone's rookie year and is part of the popular 1987 Donruss set. It features a young Cone in his iconic New York Mets uniform, making it a must-have for any Mets fan or collector. The card's design is simple yet classic, with a blue border and the Donruss logo in the top left corner. The back of the card provides Cone's stats from his previous minor league seasons and his major league debut year. But why settle for just a regular 1987 Donruss Cone card when you can have the limited 2001 Donruss Anniv Originals version? This card is one of only 600 made, making it a rare find for any collector. The 2001 Donruss Anniv Originals set was a tribute to the 1987 Donruss set, which was considered one of the best sets of the decade. This tribute set featured the top players from the 1987 set, including Cone. And the 2001 Donruss Anniv Originals card not only features the same iconic design as the original, but it also includes a gold foil stamp to differentiate it from the regular 1987 Donruss cards. The icing on the cake for this dream combo is the Beckett 8 grading for both cards. Beckett is one of the leading third-party grading companies in the sports card industry, known for their rigorous grading standards and attention to detail. Having both cards graded with an 8 by Beckett means they are in excellent condition and adds even more value to this collectible combo. So for collectors looking to add both a classic and rare Cone card to their collection, the 1987 Donruss #502 David Cone 2001 Donruss Anniv Originals graded 8 by Beckett is the perfect find. With its combination of nostalgia, rarity, and high-grade quality, it's a dream combo that any baseball fan would be proud to own.