The 1990 Fleer Players of the Decade #627 Roger Clemens CGC 8 is a baseball card featuring Hall of Fame pitcher Roger Clemens during his prime years in Major League Baseball (MLB). This specific card holds a Certified Grading Company (CGC) grade of 8, which signifies Near Mint-Mint condition. 

Roger Clemens, born on August 4, 1962, is a seven-time MLB Cy Young Award winner and a two-time World Series champion. He spent parts of his impressive career with teams like the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros. During his time in MLB from 1984 to 2007, he amassed an impressive record of 354 wins and 4,672 strikeouts.

Clemens’ dominance on the mound earned him numerous accolades throughout his career. He was named an All-Star eleven times and was selected to start the All-Star Game six times. Additionally, he was named to eight Gold Glove teams for his defensive prowess at pitcher. In 1999, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

The design of the 1990 Fleer Players of the Decade set paid homage to baseball’s greatest players from the previous decade. Each card featured a player’s photograph along with their name and team affiliation at the time they were considered among baseball’s best. The cards were also known for their unique eye-catching element to each collectible.

As one of baseball’s most decorated players during this era, Roger Clemens’ inclusion in this prestigious set is well deserved. His impressive statistics and numerous awards solidified his place among baseball’s elite players during the decade.