1997 Topps Gallery
Description
1997 Topps Gallery is a 180-card set released exclusively to hobby stores in the late summer of 1997. The set is divided into four themes: Veterans, Prospects, Rising Stars and Young Stars, each with its own unique design.
Each card is foil-stamped and printed on 24-point card stock with a high-gloss film.
Distribution
24 packs per box, eight cards per pack (MSRP: $4). Hobby only.
Reviews
Insertion Ratios
| Cards | Total Cards | Numbered To | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 180 | - | ? |
| Player's Private Issue | 180 | 250 | 1:12 |
| Photo Gallery | 16 | - | 1:24 |
| Gallery of Heroes | 10 | - | 1:36 |
| Peter Max Serigraphs | 10 | - | 1:24 |
| Peter Max Signature Series Serigraphs | 10 | 40 | 1:1200 |
Checklist
Promos
- PP1 Andruw Jones
- PP2 Derek Jeter
- PP3 Mike Piazza
- PP4 Craig Biggio
Base Set
Veterans
- 1 Paul Molitor
- 2 Devon White
- 3 Andres Galarraga
- 4 Cal Ripken, Jr.
- 5 Tony Gwynn
- 6 Mike Stanley
- 7 Orel Hershiser
- 8 Jose Canseco
- 9 Chili Davis
- 10 Harold Baines
- 11 Rickey Henderson
- 12 Darryl Strawberry
- 13 Todd Worrell
- 14 Cecil Fielder
- 15 Gary Gaetti
- 16 Bobby Bonilla
- 17 Will Clark
- 18 Kevin Brown
- 19 Tom Glavine
- 20 Wade Boggs
- 21 Edgar Martinez
- 22 Lance Johnson
- 23 Gregg Jefferies
- 24 Bip Roberts
- 25 Tony Phillips
- 26 Greg Maddux
- 27 Mickey Tettleton
- 28 Terry Steinbach
- 29 Ryne Sandberg
- 30 Wally Joyner
- 31 Joe Carter
- 32 Ellis Burks
- 33 Fred McGriff
- 34 Barry Larkin
- 35 John Franco
- 36 Rafael Palmeiro
- 37 Mark McGwire
- 38 Ken Caminiti
- 39 David Cone
- 40 Julio Franco
- 41 Roger Clemens
- 42 Barry Bonds
- 43 Dennis Eckersley
- 44 Eddie Murray
- 45 Paul O'Neill
Young Stars
- 46 Craig Biggio
- 47 Roberto Alomar
- 48 Mark Grace
- 49 Matt Williams
- 50 Jay Buhner
- 51 John Smoltz
- 52 Randy Johnson
- 53 Ramon Martinez
- 54 Curt Schilling
- 55 Gary Sheffield
- 56 Jack McDowell
- 57 Brady Anderson
- 58 Dante Bichette
- 59 Ron Gant
- 60 Alex Fernandez
- 61 Moises Alou
- 62 Travis Fryman
- 63 Dean Palmer
- 64 Todd Hundley
- 65 Jeff Brantley
- 66 Bernard Gilkey
- 67 Geronimo Berroa
- 68 John Wetteland
- 69 Robin Ventura
- 70 Ray Lankford
- 71 Kevin Appier
- 72 Larry Walker
- 73 Juan Gonzalez
- 74 Jeff King
- 75 Greg Vaughn
- 76 Steve Finley
- 77 Brian McRae
- 78 Paul Sorrento
- 79 Ken Griffey, Jr.
- 80 Omar Vizquel
- 81 Jose Mesa
- 82 Albert Belle
- 83 Glenallen Hill
- 84 Sammy Sosa
- 85 Andy Benes
- 86 Dave Justice
- 87 Marquis Grissom
- 88 John Olerud
- 89 Tino Martinez
- 90 Frank Thomas
Rising Stars
- 91 Raul Mondesi
- 92 Steve Trachsel
- 93 Jim Edmonds
- 94 Rusty Greer
- 95 Joey Hamilton
- 96 Ismael Valdes
- 97 Dave Nilsson
- 98 John Jaha
- 99 Alex Gonzalez
- 100 Javy Lopez
- 101 Ryan Klesko
- 102 Tim Salmon
- 103 Bernie Williams
- 104 Roberto Hernandez
- 105 Chuck Knoblauch
- 106 Mike Lansing
- 107 Vinny Castilla
- 108 Reggie Sanders
- 109 Mo Vaughn
- 110 Rondell White
- 111 Ivan Rodriguez
- 112 Mike Mussina
- 113 Carlos Baerga
- 114 Jeff Conine
- 115 Jim Thome
- 116 Manny Ramirez
- 117 Kenny Lofton
- 118 Wilson Alvarez
- 119 Eric Karros
- 120 Robb Nen
- 121 Mark Wohlers
- 122 Ed Sprague
- 123 Pat Hentgen
- 124 Juan Guzman
- 125 Derek Bell
- 126 Jeff Bagwell
- 127 Eric Young
- 128 John Valentin
- 129 Al Martin
- 130 Trevor Hoffman
- 131 Henry Rodriguez
- 132 Pedro Martinez
- 133 Mike Piazza
- 134 Brian Jordan
- 135 Jose Valentin
Prospects
- 136 Jeff Cirillo
- 137 Chipper Jones
- 138 Ricky Bottalico
- 139 Hideo Nomo
- 140 Troy Percival
- 141 Rey Ordonez
- 142 Edgar Renteria
- 143 Luis Castillo
- 144 Vladimir Guerrero
- 145 Jeff D'Amico
- 146 Andruw Jones
- 147 Darin Erstad
- 148 Bob Abreu
- 149 Carlos Delgado
- 150 Jamey Wright
- 151 Nomar Garciaparra
- 152 Jason Kendall
- 153 Jermaine Allensworth
- 154 Scott Rolen
- 155 Rocky Coppinger
- 156 Paul Wilson
- 157 Garret Anderson
- 158 Mariano Rivera
- 159 Ruben Rivera
- 160 Andy Pettitte
- 161 Derek Jeter
- 162 Neifi Perez
- 163 Ray Durham
- 164 James Baldwin
- 165 Marty Cordova
- 166 Tony Clark
- 167 Michael Tucker
- 168 Mike Sweeney
- 169 Johnny Damon
- 170 Jermaine Dye
- 171 Alex Ochoa
- 172 Jason Isringhausen
- 173 Mark Grudzielanek
- 174 Jose Rosado
- 175 Todd Hollandsworth
- 176 Alan Benes
- 177 Jason Giambi
- 178 Billy Wagner
- 179 Justin Thompson
- 180 Todd Walker
Parallels
Each card is available in a "Player's Private Issue" parallel. Each Player's Private Issue is limited, but not serial-numbered,.to 250 copies.
Inserts
Photo Gallery
- PG1 John Wetteland
- PG2 Paul Molitor
- PG3 Eddie Murray
- PG4 Ken Griffey, Jr.
- PG5 Chipper Jones
- PG6 Derek Jeter
- PG7 Frank Thomas
- PG8 Mark McGwire
- PG9 Kenny Lofton
- PG10 Gary Sheffield
- PG11 Mike Piazza
- PG12 Vinny Castilla
- PG13 Andres Galarraga
- PG14 Andy Pettitte
- PG15 Robin Ventura
- PG16 Barry Larkin
Gallery of Heroes
Each Gallery of Heroes card is die-cut and printed on plastic, and made to resemble a stained glass window.
- GH1 Derek Jeter
- GH2 Chipper Jones
- GH3 Frank Thomas
- GH4 Ken Griffey, Jr.
- GH5 Cal Ripken, Jr.
- GH6 Mark McGwire
- GH7 Mike Piazza
- GH8 Jeff Bagwell
- GH9 Tony Gwynn
- GH10 Mo Vaughn
Peter Max Serigraphs
Topps commissioned famed pop artist Peter Max to create this 10-card set. The card backs feature a commentary on the subject by Max.
In addition, a limited number of cards were autographed by Mr. Max. Topps announced that only 40 copies of each card were signed by Max, and each card is serial numbered on the obverse by hand. Max signed and numbered the cards in black ink before the glossy coating was slathered on the card, making counterfeit signatures easy to identify when in hand.
- 1 Derek Jeter
- 2 Albert Belle
- 3 Ken Caminiti
- 4 Chipper Jones
- 5 Ken Griffey, Jr.
- 6 Frank Thomas
- 7 Cal Ripken, Jr.
- 8 Mark McGwire
- 9 Barry Bonds
- 10 Mike Piazza
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