1982 Topps
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This a list with brief descriptions of Topps baseball card products for 1982.
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[edit] Base Set
The 1982 Topps base set contained 792 cards, 66 more than the previous year. Topps would continue to produce 792 card sets until 1994 (with the exception of the 825 card 1993 set) The cards were issued in wax packs, rack packs, and cello packs. The cards feature a facsimile autograph on the front and have green backs. Subsets included Highlights, League Leaders, All-Stars, Super Action, and Team Leader cards. Size: 2-1/2 X 3-1/2 in.
[edit] Topps Traded
The Traded set has 132 cards and are identical to the base set except for having red backs and their numbering includes a T. The set was issued as a boxed factory set. Unlike the previous year, this set features traded players as well as future stars. Size: 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 in.
[edit] Sticker Variations
This sticker set included 48 cards. They had either red or blue borders and featured the players name and position on the back. The numbering was done on the front and back however it was not consecutive. Size: 1-15/16 X 2-9/16 in.
[edit] Parallel Sets
- In 1982 O-Pee-Chee printed an identical set with only 396 cards which featured English/French on the backs.
[edit] Retail/Food Issues
These are sets issued by other companies in conjunction with Topps.
- Drake's Big Hitters 33 cards. Backs resemble Topps regular issue. Size: 2-1/2 X 3-1/2 in.
- K-Mart 44 card boxed set for 20th Anniversary Celebration. Size: 2-1/2 X 3-1/2 in.
- Perma-Graphic All-Stars 18 cards Size: 2-1/8 X 3-3/8 in.
- Perma-Grapics Credit Cards 24 cards Size: 2-1/8 X 3-3/8 in.
- Squirt 22 cards issued on panels. Backs slightly resemble Topps regular issue. Size: 2-1/2 X 3-1/2 in.
[edit] Notable Cards
- Cal Ripken #21 (Orioles Rookies)
- Cal Ripken #98T (Traded set)
[edit] References
- Beckett, Dr. James et al (2002). "Beckett Baseball Card Price Guide". Beckett Publications-Dallas, Texas ISBN 1-930692-17-X
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