The 1991 Score All Star Team baseball card set showcased some of the biggest stars in Major League Baseball at the height of their careers. The 100-card base set featured 10 cards for each position, dividing the spots into American League and National League sections. There were also designated player cards acknowledging the top hitter and pitcher from each league that season.
Score released the All Star Team set during the summer of 1991, right in the middle of a classic baseball season that saw hot divisional races and historical performances. That year’s All-Star Game in Toronto showed the star power and excitement of the sport at the time. The cards captured many players at the absolute peak of their abilities, with most still in their prime or early in acclaimed careers.
For catchers, the AL cards highlighted Boston’s Carlton Fisk, who was still producing despite being in his late 30s, and Milwaukee’s new star catcher, Darren Daulton. The NL side featured the Dodgers’ Mike Scioscia and New York Mets legend Gary Carter. At first base, Cecil Fielder’s monster 51 home run season for Detroit led the AL section alongside Mark McGwire of Oakland, while the NL featured peak seasons from Will Clark of San Francisco and Sid Bream for Pittsburgh.
Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, who was in the midst of a multi-year MVP calibre run for the Chicago Cubs, headlined the NL second base cards along with Jeff Kent of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The AL featured Oakland’s Willie Randolph and Seattle’s Harold Reynolds at the position. At shortstop, Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles dominated defensively for the AL alongside Boston’s Luis Aparicio, while the NL saw Atlanta’s Rafael Belliard and the Dodgers’ Alfredo Griffin.
Of all the positions, third base featured perhaps the most star power across both leagues. The AL section was led by Wade Boggs of Boston, owning a batting title that year, and Matt Williams of Oakland, who was establishing himself as an elite slugger. The NL options included Cincinnati’s Chris Sabo, fresh off Rookie of the Year honors, and Ken Caminiti of Houston before his peak Padres seasons.
Moving to the outfield, the AL cards highlighted Toronto’s Joe Carter, who muscled his way to 96 RBI that season, and Rookie of the Year runner up Chad Curtis of Oakland alongside Devon White of Toronto and Dan Pasqua of Boston. The NL outfield standouts were Philadelphia’s Lenny Dykstra, San Diego’s Tony Gwynn, and 3-time batting champ Brett Butler of the Dodgers.
On the mound, pitchers who would go on to have Hall of Fame careers like the Blue Jays’ Jack Morris and Tigers’ Frank Tanana headlined the AL along with Oakland’s Dennis Eckersley and Dave Stewart. The NL aces included San Diego’s Bruce Hurst and Chicago’s Mike Bielecki with dominant Atlanta hurlers Tom Glavine and John Smoltz also receiving recognition.
As for the individual awards, the AL featured Baltimore’s Cal Ripken Jr. as the top hitter after a monster .323 average, 34 HR, 114 RBI campaign and Dennis Eckersley’s AL leading 45 saves for Oakland pitching dominance. The NL winner cards highlighted Howard Johnson of the Mets, who led the league with 38 home runs at second base, and Houston’s Bob Knepper for his 21-8 record and 2.18 ERA.
Overall, Score’s 1991 All Star Team set provided a tremendous time capsule of MLB during a special period of the early 1990s. Fans of all ages could enjoy reliving the careers and accomplishments of superstars from the past through these retrospective cardboard collections. While digital platforms have largely replaced physical cards today, sets like this remain cherished nostalgia pieces for baseball aficionados who remember the great players, teams and seasons they represent. The talent level and star power on display in the 1991 Score cards is a true testament to the golden era of baseball they commemorated.
Between the mix of established veteran legends, young rising talents, career years and individual awards, Score selected rosters that perfectly captured the essence of baseball at its highest level during that single memorable season. For collectors and fans alive during 1991, flipping through this 100-card treasure trove of All Star Team cards must have felt like reliving an unforgettable baseball summer in card form. Even decades later, the nostalgia and historical context these cards provide makes the 1991 Score All Star Team set a fun and informative look back at a special time in Major League Baseball history.
