Description:

These images feature a collectible prepaid phone card from 1996, centered around the legendary baseball player Minnie Minoso, a celebrated figure associated with the Chicago White Sox. The first image prominently displays the Chicago White Sox logo alongside bold text reading "1996 Chicago White Sox Stars of Yesterday Prepaid Phone Card." Beneath a black-and-white portrait of Minnie Minoso—who is smiling confidently and wearing his iconic White Sox cap and uniform—the card notes “Minoso” on a yellow banner. It highlights a five-minute usage allowance and features the Ameritech logo, emphasizing its promotional purpose as a communication tool during the era when prepaid phone cards were widely used.

The second image shows the back of the phone card, providing detailed, step-by-step instructions for using the Ameritech prepaid service. It guides users to dial one of two toll-free numbers, depending on whether they are using a local or long-distance carrier, and supplies a specific account number needed to access the card’s prepaid balance. The instructions cover how to make local, long-distance, and international calls, including relevant dialing codes. Fine print below clarifies usage limitations, noting that calls via certain toll-free numbers are unsupported and that international rates vary. The card number (02681329) and its edition number (22,454 of 22,500) underscore its collectible nature, indicating limited availability.

The third image is a fold-out promotional display that links the prepaid phone card to a broader campaign celebrating baseball legends of the past. On the right side, the card is re-presented with the same Minoso portrait and White Sox branding. Beneath it is a brief biography highlighting Minoso’s notable achievements, such as being a seven-time All-Star, batting over .300 for eight seasons, and earning the Sporting News Rookie of the Year award in 1951. The display also mentions a special fan promotion: the card was given to the first 20,000 fans at a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on August 25, 1996, enhancing its status as a commemorative keepsake.

The left side of the fold-out features a nostalgic, painted-style scene of a White Sox game, capturing a moment where a player makes a defensive play while fans in the stands watch intently. This imagery emphasizes the passion and tradition of baseball fandom. The warm, muted colors and slightly blurred crowd evoke a sense of history and community spirit associated with the sport. Collectively, these images offer a glimpse into mid-90s sports memorabilia culture, blending tribute to baseball legends with practical technology from an era before cellular phones dominated communication. They highlight Minnie Minoso’s enduring legacy as a baseball icon and beloved figure in White Sox history.

Since we have the world's largest inventory of USA phonecards for collectors, you will not necessarily receive the identical serial/batch/PIN number that we have scanned/pictured.