This set consists of 792 standard-size cards. Cards were primarily issued in 17-card wax packs, 50-card rack packs and factory sets. Card fronts feature wood grain borders encasing a color photo (reminiscent of Topps classic 1962 baseball set). Subsets include Record Breakers (1-7), Turn Back The Clock (311-315), All-Star selections (595-616), and Team Leaders (scattered throughout the set). The manager cards contain a team checklist on back.
1974 Topps Set (Baseball)
Set Notes
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The cards in this 660-card set measure 2 1/2" by 3 1/2". This year marked the first time Topps issued all the cards of its baseball set at the same time rather than in series. Among other methods, cards were issued in eight-card dime wax packs and 42-card rack packs. The ten cent packs were issued 36 to a box. For the first time, factory sets were issued through the JC Penny's catalog. Sales were probably disappointing for it would be several years before factory sets were issued again. Some interesting variations were created by the rumored move of the San Diego Padres to Washington.
Rookies
- (169) Steve Rogers
- (173) Randy Jones
- (252) Dave Parker
- (288) Gorman Thomas
- (341) Dan Driessen
- (431) Gene Garber
- (456) Dave Winfield
- (582) Bucky Dent
- (597) Shortstops: Dave Chalk, John Gamble, Pete MacKanin, Manny Trillo
- (598) Outfielders: Dave Augustine, Ken Griffey, Steve Ontiveros, Jim Tyrone
- (600) Infielders: Ron Cash, Jim Cox, Bill Madlock, Reggie Sanders
- (601) Outfielders: Ed Armbrister, Rich Bladt, Brian Downing, Bake McBride
- (603) Catchers: Barry Foote, Tom Lundstedt, Charlie Moore, Sergio Robles
- (604) Infielders: Terry Hughes, John Knox, Andy Thornton, Frank White
- (605) Pitchers: Vic Albury, Ken Frailing, Kevin Kobel, Frank Tanana
- (607) Shortstops: Leo Foster, Tom Heintzelman, Dave Rosello, Frank Taveras
- (649) Fernando Gonzalez
More set notes
The 1991 Topps Traded set contains 132 standard-size cards. The cards were issued primarily in factory set form through hobby dealers but was also made available on a limited basis in wax packs (grey backs) and collated factory sets (white backs) are from different card stock. Both versions are valued equally. The card design is identical to the regular issue 1991 Topps cards except for the white stock (for factory card sets) and T-suffix numbering. The set is numbered in alphabetical order. The set includes a Team USA subset, featuring 25 of America's top collegiate players.
The 1992 Topps set contains 792 standard-size cards. Cards were distributed in plastic wrap packs, jumbo packs, rack packs and facotry sets. The fronts have either posed or action color player photos on a white card face. Different color stripes frame the pictures, and the player's name and team name appear in two short color stripes respectively at the bottom. Special subsets included are Record Breakers (2-5), Prospects (58, 126, 179, 473, 551, 591, 618, 656, 676) and All-Stars (386-407). The key Rookie Cards in this set are Shawn Green and Manny Ramirez.
This set contains 165 standard-size cards and was sold in 11-card packs for $1.29. The 1995 Topps Traded set features rookies, draft picks and players who had been traded. The fronts contain a photo with a white border. The backs have a player picture in a scoreboard and his statistics and information. Subsets featured are At The Break ((1T-10T) and All-Stars (156T-164T). Rookie Cards in this set include Michael Barrett, Carlos Beltran, Ben Davis, Hideo Nomo and Richie Sexson.
This 508-card set was distributed in two separate series: 282 cards in first series and and 221 cards in second series. 11-card packs carried a suggested retail price of $1.29. Cards were also distributed in Home Team Advantage jumbo packs, and hobby, retail and Christmas factory sets. Card fronts feature color action player photos printed on 16 pt. stock with player information and career statistics on the back. Card number 7 was permanently retired in1996 to honor the memory of Mickey Mantle.
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