Acetate Appreciation: 1997 E-X2000 Hall or Nothing

A 20 card set inserted into 1997 E-X2000 at a rate of 1 per 20 packs. These cards are not only acetate but die-cut as well adding to the weirdness factor. A nice clean design without to much going on, I really like the design of these.

The interesting part of this insert set is the idea of predicting Hall of Famers. In 1997, most of the 20 players featured were on the path to the Hall, but we all know that things happened in that era to change that. Below is the checklist and the players current Hall of Fame status.

Frank Thomas - First year eligible in 2014
Ken Griffey, Jr. - First year eligible in 2016
Eddie Murray - 2003 Hall of Famer
Cal Ripken, Jr. - 2007 Hall of Famer
Ryne Sandberg - 2005 Hall of Famer
Wade Boggs - 2005 Hall of Famer
Roger Clemens - 1 year on ballot (37.6%)
Tony Gywnn - 2007 Hall of Famer
Alex Rodriguez - Still active
Mark McGwire - 7 years on ballot (21.3% average)
Barry Bonds - 1 year on ballot (36.2%)
Greg Maddux - First year eligible in 2014
Juan Gonzalez - Removed from ballot in 2012 (4.0%)
Albert Belle - Removed from ballot in 2007 (3.5%)
Mike Piazza - 1 year on ballot (57.8%)
Jeff Bagwell - 3 years on ballot (52.4% average)
Dennis Eckerlsey - 2004 Hall of Famer
Mo Vaughn - Removed from ballot in 2009 (1.1%)
Roberto Alomar - 2011 Hall of Famer
Kenny Lofton - Removed from ballot in 2013 (3.2%)