2003 Donruss Classics

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Description[edit]

2003 Donruss Classic is a 211-card set released in two separate series. The primary Donruss Classics product - containing cards 1-200 from the basic set - was released in April, 2003. Cards 201-211 were randomly seeded within packs of DLP Rookies and Traded of which was distributed in December, 2003. The first 100 cards feature active veterans, while cards 101-150 feature retired legends and cards 151-211 feature rookies and leading prospects. Please note that cards 101-200 were issued at a stated rate of one in nine and were issued to a stated print run of 1500 serial-numbered sets. Cards 201-211 were serial-numbered to 1000 copies each.

Each nine-card mini-box should yield one Legend, one Rookie, and one autograph or game-used card.

Distribution[edit]

Cards #1-200: Two nine-pack mini boxes per Hobby box, seven cards per pack (MSRP $6.00). 12 boxes per case.

Cards #201-211: Random inserts in 2003 DLP The Rookies.

Reviews[edit]

Insertion Ratios[edit]

Cards Total Cards Numbered To Hobby Odds
Base 211 - ?
short set 100 - ?
Legends 50 1500 1:9
Rookies 50 1500 1:9
Update Rookies 11 1000 ?
Timeless Tributes 211 100 ?
Legends of the Fall 10 2500 ?
Membership 15 2500 ?
Significant Signatures 197 varies ?
Classic Combos 15 varies ?
Classic Singles 30 varies ?
Dress Code 75 - ?
Legendary Hats 5 - ?
Legendary Leather 5 - ?
Legendary Lumberjacks 35 - ?
Legendary Spikes 5 - ?
Legends of the Fall Fabrics 10 - ?
Membership VIP Memorabilia 15 - ?
Timeless Treasures 5 - ?

Checklist[edit]

Promos[edit]

Beckett Samples[edit]

Randomly inserted into issues of Beckett Baseball Card Monthly was one 2003 Donruss Classics Sample card. These cards parallel the first 100 cards in the base set and have the word "SAMPLE" stamped in silver foil on the back. A much rarer Gold Foil version was also randomly inserted.

Base Set[edit]

  • 1 Troy Glaus
  • 2 Barry Bonds
  • 3 Miguel Tejada
  • 4 Randy Johnson
  • 5 Eric Hinske
  • 6 Barry Zito
  • 7 Jason Jennings
  • 8 Derek Jeter
  • 9 Vladimir Guerrero
  • 10 Corey Patterson
  • 11 Manny Ramirez
  • 12 Edgar Martinez
  • 13 Roy Oswalt
  • 14 Andruw Jones
  • 15 Alex Rodriguez
  • 16 Mark Mulder
  • 17 Kazuhisa Ishii
  • 18 Gary Sheffield
  • 19 Jay Gibbons
  • 20 Roberto Alomar
  • 21 A.J. Pierzynski
  • 22 Eric Chavez
  • 23 Roger Clemens
  • 24 C.C. Sabathia
  • 25 Jose Vidro
  • 26 Shannon Stewart
  • 27 Mark Teixeira
  • 28 Joe Thurston
  • 29 Josh Beckett
  • 30 Jeff Bagwell
  • 31 Geronimo Gil
  • 32 Curt Schilling
  • 33 Frank Thomas
  • 34 Lance Berkman
  • 35 Adam Dunn
  • 36 Christian Parker
  • 37 Jim Thome
  • 38 Shawn Green
  • 39 Drew Henson
  • 40 Chipper Jones
  • 41 Kevin Mench
  • 42 Hideo Nomo
  • 43 Andres Galarraga
  • 44 Doug Davis
  • 45 Mark Prior
  • 46 Sean Casey
  • 47 Magglio Ordonez
  • 48 Tom Glavine
  • 49 Marlon Byrd
  • 50 Albert Pujols
  • 51 Mark Buehrle
  • 52 Aramis Ramirez
  • 53 Pat Burrell
  • 54 Craig Biggio
  • 55 Alfonso Soriano
  • 56 Kerry Wood
  • 57 Wade Miller
  • 58 Hank Blalock
  • 59 Cliff Floyd
  • 60 Jason Giambi
  • 61 Carlos Beltran
  • 62 Brian Roberts
  • 63 Paul Lo Duca
  • 64 Tim Redding
  • 65 Sammy Sosa
  • 66 Joe Borchard
  • 67 Ryan Klesko
  • 68 Richie Sexson
  • 69 Carlos Lee
  • 70 Rickey Henderson
  • 71 Brian Tallet
  • 72 Luis Gonzalez
  • 73 Satoru Komiyama
  • 74 Tim Hudson
  • 75 Ken Griffey, Jr.
  • 76 Adam Johnson
  • 77 Bob Abreu
  • 78 Adrian Beltre
  • 79 Rafael Palmeiro
  • 80 Ichiro
  • 81 Kenny Lofton
  • 82 Brian Giles
  • 83 Barry Larkin
  • 84 Robert Fick
  • 85 Ben Sheets
  • 86 Scott Rolen
  • 87 Nomar Garciaparra
  • 88 Brandon Phillips
  • 89 Ben Kozlowski
  • 90 Bernie Williams
  • 91 Pedro Martinez
  • 92 Todd Helton
  • 93 Jermaine Dye
  • 94 Carlos Delgado
  • 95 Mike Piazza
  • 96 Junior Spivey
  • 97 Torii Hunter
  • 98 Mike Sweeney
  • 99 Ivan Rodriguez
  • 100 Greg Maddux
  • 101 Ernie Banks
  • 102 Steve Garvey
  • 103 George Brett
  • 104 Lou Brock
  • 105 Hoyt Wilhelm
  • 106 Steve Carlton
  • 107 Joe Torre
  • 108 Dennis Eckersley
  • 109 Reggie Jackson
  • 110 Al Kaline
  • 111 Harold Reynolds
  • 112 Don Mattingly
  • 113 Tony Gwynn
  • 114 Willie McCovey
  • 115 Joe Morgan
  • 116 Stan Musial
  • 117 Jim Palmer
  • 118 Brooks Robinson
  • 119 Don Sutton
  • 120 Nolan Ryan
  • 121 Mike Schmidt
  • 122 Tom Seaver
  • 123 Cal Ripken, Jr.
  • 124 Robin Yount
  • 125 Bob Feller
  • 126 Joe Carter
  • 127 Jack Morris
  • 128 Luis Aparicio
  • 129 Bobby Doerr
  • 130 Dave Parker
  • 131 Yogi Berra
  • 132 Will Clark
  • 133 Fred Lynn
  • 134 Andre Dawson
  • 135 Duke Snider
  • 136 Orlando Cepeda
  • 137 Billy Williams
  • 138 Dale Murphy
  • 139 Harmon Killebrew
  • 140 Kirby Puckett
  • 141 Carlton Fisk
  • 142 Eric Davis
  • 143 Alan Trammell
  • 144 Paul Molitor
  • 145 Jose Canseco
  • 146 Ozzie Smith
  • 147 Ralph Kiner
  • 148 Dwight Gooden
  • 149 Phil Rizzuto
  • 150 Lenny Dykstra
  • 151 Adam LaRoche
  • 152 Tim Hummel
  • 153 Matt Kata RC
  • 154 Jeff Baker
  • 155 Josh Stewart RC
  • 156 Marshall McDougall
  • 157 Jhonny Peralta
  • 158 Mike Nicolas RC*
  • 159 Jeremy Guthrie
  • 160 Craig Brazell RC
  • 161 Joe Valentine RC
  • 162 Buddy Hernandez RC*
  • 163 Freddy Sanchez
  • 164 Shane Victorino RC
  • 165 Corwin Malone
  • 166 Jason Dubois
  • 167 Josh Wilson
  • 168 Tim Olson RC
  • 169 Cliff Bartosh
  • 170 Michael Hessman RC
  • 171 Ryan Church
  • 172 Garrett Atkins
  • 173 Jose Morban
  • 174 Ryan Cameron RC*
  • 175 Todd Wellemeyer RC
  • 176 Travis Chapman
  • 177 Jason Anderson
  • 178 Adam Morrissey
  • 179 Jose Contreras RC
  • 180 Nic Jackson
  • 181 Robby Hammock RC
  • 182 Carlos Rivera
  • 183 Vinny Chulk
  • 184 Pete LaForest RC
  • 185 Jon Leicester RC
  • 186 Terrmel Sledge RC
  • 187 Jose Castillo
  • 188 Gerald Laird
  • 189 Nook Logan RC
  • 190 Clint Barmes RC
  • 191 Jesus Medrano
  • 192 Henri Stanley
  • 193 Hideki Matsui RC
  • 194 Walter Young
  • 195 Jon Adkins
  • 196 Tommy Whiteman
  • 197 Rob Bowen
  • 198 Brandon Webb RC
  • 199 Prentice Redman RC
  • 200 Jimmy Gobble

Update Series[edit]

  • 201 Jeremy Bonderman RC
  • 202 Adam Loewen RC
  • 203 Chien-Ming Wang RC
  • 204 Hong-Chih Kuo RC
  • 205 Ryan Wagner RC
  • 206 Dan Haren RC
  • 207 Dontrelle Willis
  • 208 Rickie Weeks RC
  • 209 Ramon Nivar RC
  • 210 Chad Gaudin RC
  • 211 Delmon Young RC

Parallels[edit]

Timeless Tributes[edit]

Timeless Tributes are serial-numbered to 100 of each card.

Atlantic City National[edit]

Collectors who opened a specific number of packs at Donruss-Playoff's corporate booth at the 2003 National Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City, would receive a special 2003 Donruss Classics card. Each card has the NSCC logo embossed on the front, and each card is serial-numbered to only five copies. The set parallels the first 200 cards in the set.

Inserts[edit]

Membership[edit]

  • 1 Babe Ruth
  • 2 Steve Carlton
  • 3 Honus Wagner
  • 4 Warren Spahn
  • 5 Eddie Mathews
  • 6 Nolan Ryan
  • 7 Roger Hornsby
  • 8 Ernie Banks
  • 9 Harmon Killebrew
  • 10 Tom Seaver
  • 11 Jimmy Foxx
  • 12 Ty Cobb
  • 13 Frank Robinson
  • 14 Mel Ott 2500
  • 15 Lou Gehrig

Legends of the Fall[edit]

  • LF-1 Reggie Jackson
  • LF-2 Duke Snider
  • LF-3 Roberto Clemente
  • LF-4 Mel Ott
  • LF-5 Yogi Berra
  • LF-6 Jackie Robinson
  • LF-7 Enos Slaughter
  • LF-8 Willie Stargell
  • LF-9 Bobby Doerr
  • LF-10 Thurman Munson

Autographs & Game-Used[edit]

Significant Signatures[edit]

Significant Signatures are autograph cards using "stickers" (compared with "on-card" autographs). Cards are serial-numbered between 5 and 500 per card.

Hoyt Wilhelm died short before the release of this product, however Donruss-Playoff had a surplus of autographed Wilhelm stickers.

  • 1 Troy Glaus
  • 3 Miguel Tejada
  • 5 Eric Hinske
  • 6 Barry Zito
  • 7 Jason Jennings
  • 9 Vladimir Guerrero
  • 10 Corey Patterson
  • 11 Manny Ramirez
  • 12 Edgar Martinez
  • 13 Roy Oswalt
  • 14 Andruw Jones
  • 15 Alex Rodriguez
  • 16 Mark Mulder
  • 17 Kazuhisa Ishii
  • 18 Gary Sheffield
  • 19 Jay Gibbons
  • 20 Roberto Alomar
  • 21 A.J. Pierzynski
  • 22 Eric Chavez
  • 23 Roger Clemens
  • 24 C.C. Sabathia
  • 25 Jose Vidro
  • 26 Shannon Stewart
  • 27 Mark Teixeira
  • 29 Josh Beckett
  • 31 Geronimo Gil
  • 32 Curt Schilling
  • 33 Frank Thomas
  • 34 Lance Berkman
  • 35 Adam Dunn
  • 36 Christian Parker
  • 37 Jim Thome
  • 38 Shawn Green
  • 39 Drew Henson
  • 40 Chipper Jones
  • 41 Kevin Mench
  • 43 Andres Galarraga
  • 44 Doug Davis
  • 45 Mark Prior
  • 46 Sean Casey
  • 47 Magglio Ordonez
  • 48 Tom Glavine
  • 49 Marlon Byrd
  • 50 Albert Pujols
  • 51 Mark Buehrle
  • 52 Aramis Ramirez
  • 53 Pat Burrell
  • 54 Craig Biggio
  • 55 Alfonso Soriano
  • 56 Kerry Wood
  • 57 Wade Miller
  • 58 Hank Blalock
  • 59 Cliff Floyd
  • 61 Carlos Beltran
  • 62 Brian Roberts
  • 63 Paul Lo Duca
  • 64 Tim Redding
  • 66 Joe Borchard
  • 67 Ryan Klesko
  • 68 Richie Sexson
  • 69 Carlos Lee
  • 70 Rickey Henderson
  • 71 Brian Tallet
  • 72 Luis Gonzalez
  • 73 Satoru Komiyama
  • 74 Tim Hudson
  • 76 Adam Johnson
  • 77 Bob Abreu
  • 78 Adrian Beltre
  • 79 Rafael Palmeiro
  • 81 Kenny Lofton
  • 82 Brian Giles
  • 83 Barry Larkin
  • 84 Robert Fick
  • 85 Ben Sheets
  • 86 Scott Rolen
  • 88 Brandon Phillips
  • 89 Ben Kozlowski
  • 90 Bernie Williams
  • 91 Pedro Martinez
  • 92 Todd Helton
  • 93 Jermaine Dye
  • 96 Junior Spivey
  • 97 Torii Hunter
  • 98 Mike Sweeney
  • 99 Ivan Rodriguez
  • 100 Greg Maddux
  • 101 Ernie Banks
  • 102 Steve Garvey
  • 103 George Brett
  • 104 Lou Brock
  • 105 Hoyt Wilhelm
  • 106 Steve Carlton
  • 107 Joe Torre
  • 108 Dennis Eckersley
  • 109 Reggie Jackson
  • 110 Al Kaline
  • 111 Harold Reynolds
  • 112 Don Mattingly
  • 113 Tony Gwynn
  • 114 Willie McCovey
  • 115 Joe Morgan
  • 116 Stan Musial
  • 117 Jim Palmer
  • 118 Brooks Robinson
  • 119 Don Sutton
  • 120 Nolan Ryan
  • 121 Mike Schmidt
  • 122 Tom Seaver
  • 123 Cal Ripken, Jr.
  • 124 Robin Yount
  • 125 Bob Feller
  • 126 Joe Carter
  • 127 Jack Morris
  • 128 Luis Aparicio
  • 129 Bobby Doerr
  • 130 Dave Parker
  • 131 Yogi Berra
  • 132 Will Clark
  • 133 Fred Lynn
  • 134 Andre Dawson
  • 135 Duke Snider
  • 136 Orlando Cepeda
  • 137 Billy Williams
  • 138 Dale Murphy
  • 139 Harmon Killebrew
  • 140 Kirby Puckett
  • 141 Carlton Fisk
  • 142 Eric Davis
  • 143 Alan Trammell
  • 144 Paul Molitor
  • 145 Jose Canseco
  • 146 Ozzie Smith
  • 147 Ralph Kiner
  • 148 Dwight Gooden
  • 149 Phil Rizzuto
  • 150 Lenny Dykstra
  • 151 Adam LaRoche
  • 152 Tim Hummel
  • 153 Matt Kata
  • 154 Jeff Baker
  • 155 Josh Stewart
  • 156 Marshall McDougall
  • 157 Jhonny Peralta
  • 158 Mike Nicolas
  • 159 Jeremy Guthrie
  • 160 Craig Brazell
  • 161 Joe Valentine
  • 162 Buddy Hernandez
  • 163 Freddy Sanchez
  • 164 Shane Victorino
  • 165 Corwin Malone
  • 166 Jason Dubois
  • 167 Josh Wilson
  • 168 Tim Olson
  • 169 Cliff Bartosh
  • 170 Michael Hessman
  • 171 Ryan Church
  • 172 Garrett Atkins
  • 173 Jose Morban
  • 174 Ryan Cameron
  • 175 Todd Wellemeyer
  • 176 Travis Chapman
  • 177 Jason Anderson
  • 178 Adam Morrissey
  • 179 Jose Contreras
  • 180 Nic Jackson
  • 181 Robby Hammock
  • 182 Carlos Rivera
  • 183 Vinny Chulk
  • 184 Pete LaForest
  • 185 Jon Leicester
  • 186 Terrmel Sledge
  • 187 Jose Castillo
  • 188 Gerald Laird
  • 189 Nook Logan
  • 190 Clint Barmes
  • 191 Jesus Medrano
  • 192 Henri Stanley
  • 194 Walter Young
  • 195 Jon Adkins
  • 196 Tommy Whiteman
  • 197 Rob Bowen
  • 198 Brandon Webb
  • 199 Prentice Redman
  • 200 Jimmy Gobble
  • 201 Jeremy Bonderman
  • 202 Adam Loewen
  • 203 Chien-Ming Wang
  • 204 Hong-Chih Kuo
  • 205 Ryan Wagner
  • 206 Dan Haren
  • 207 Dontrelle Willis
  • 208 Rickie Weeks
  • 209 Ramon Nivar
  • 210 Chad Gaudin
  • 211 Delmon Young

Classic Singles[edit]

  • 1 Babe Ruth
  • 2 Lou Gehrig
  • 3 Jackie Robinson
  • 4 Pee Wee Reese
  • 5 Bobby Doerr
  • 6 Fred Lynn
  • 7 Honus Wagner
  • 8 Roberto Clemente
  • 9 Kirby Puckett
  • 10 Torii Hunter
  • 11 Sammy Sosa
  • 12 Ryne Sandberg
  • 13 Hideo Nomo
  • 14 Kazuhisa Ishii
  • 15 Mike Schmidt
  • 16 Steve Carlton
  • 17 Robin Yount
  • 18 Paul Molitor
  • 19 Mike Piazza
  • 20 Duke Snider
  • 21 Al Kaline
  • 22 Ty Cobb
  • 23 Don Mattingly
  • 24 Jason Giambi
  • 25 Stan Musial
  • 26 Ozzie Smith
  • 27 Roger Clemens
  • 28 Pedro Martinez
  • 29 Thurman Munson
  • 30 Yogi Berra

Classic Combos[edit]

  • 10 Duke Snider / Mike Piazza
  • 4 Honus Wagner / Roberto Clemente
  • 3 Bobby Doerr / Fred Lynn
  • 1 Babe Ruth / Lou Gehrig
  • 2 Jackie Robinson / Pee Wee Reese
  • 5 Kirby Puckett / Torii Hunter
  • 6 Ryne Sandberg / Sammy Sosa
  • 7 Hideo Nomo / Kazuhisa Ishii
  • 8 Mike Schmidt / Steve Carlton
  • 9 Paul Molitor / Robin Yount
  • 11 Al Kaline / Ty Cobb
  • 12 Don Mattingly / Jason Giambi
  • 13 Ozzie Smith / Stan Musial
  • 14 Pedro Martinez / Roger Clemens
  • 15 Thurman Munson / Yogi Berra

Legends of the Fall Fabrics[edit]

  • 1 Reggie Jackson
  • 2 Duke Snider
  • 3 Roberto Clemente
  • 4 Mel Ott
  • 5 Yogi Berra
  • 6 Jackie Robinson
  • 7 Enos Slaughter
  • 8 Willie Stargell
  • 9 Bobby Doerr
  • 10 Thurman Munson

Dress Code[edit]

  • 1 Roger Clemens
  • 2 Miguel Tejada
  • 3 Vladimir Guerrero
  • 4 Kazuhisa Ishii
  • 5 Chipper Jones
  • 6 Troy Glaus
  • 7 Rafael Palmeiro
  • 8 Rickey Henderson
  • 9 Pedro Martinez
  • 10 Andruw Jones
  • 11 Nomar Garciaparra
  • 12 Carlos Delgado
  • 14 Kerry Wood
  • 15 Lance Berkman
  • 16 Tony Gwynn
  • 17 Mark Mulder
  • 18 Jim Thome
  • 19 Mike Piazza
  • 20 Mike Mussina
  • 21 Luis Gonzalez
  • 22 Ryan Klesko
  • 23 Richie Sexson
  • 24 Curt Schilling
  • 25 Alex Rodriguez
  • 26 Bernie Williams
  • 27 Cal Ripken, Jr.
  • 28 C.C. Sabathia
  • 29 Mike Piazza
  • 31 Torii Hunter
  • 32 Mark Teixeira
  • 33 Dale Murphy
  • 34 Todd Helton
  • 35 Eric Chavez
  • 36 Vernon Wells
  • 37 Jeff Bagwell
  • 38 Nick Johnson
  • 39 Tim Hudson
  • 40 Shawn Green
  • 41 Mark Buehrle
  • 42 Garret Anderson
  • 43 Alex Rodriguez
  • 44 Jason Giambi
  • 45 Carlos Beltran
  • 46 Adam Dunn
  • 47 Jorge Posada
  • 48 Roy Oswalt
  • 49 Rich Aurilia
  • 50 Jason Jennings
  • 51 Mark Prior
  • 52 Jim Edmonds
  • 53 Fred McGriff
  • 54 Alfonso Soriano
  • 55 Jeff Kent
  • 56 Hideo Nomo
  • 57 Manny Ramirez
  • 58 Jose Canseco
  • 59 Magglio Ordonez
  • 60 Alan Trammell
  • 61 Bob Abreu
  • 62 Rickey Henderson
  • 63 Josh Beckett
  • 64 Barry Larkin
  • 65 Randy Johnson
  • 66 Juan Gonzalez
  • 67 Barry Zito
  • 68 Roger Clemens
  • 69 Rickey Henderson
  • 70 Hideo Nomo
  • 71 Paul Konerko
  • 72 Pat Burrell
  • 73 Frank Thomas
  • 74 Sammy Sosa
  • 75 Greg Maddux
  • 30 Rickey Henderson Mets
  • 13 Rickey Henderson Padres

Legendary Hats[edit]

  • 1 Roberto Clemente
  • 2 Kirby Puckett
  • 3 Mike Schmidt
  • 4 Tony Gwynn
  • 5 Rickey Henderson

Legendary Leather[edit]

  • 1 Nolan Ryan
  • 2 Jimmy Foxx
  • 3 Steve Carlton
  • 4 Don Mattingly
  • 5 Mike Schmidt

Legendary Lumberjacks[edit]

  • 1 Babe Ruth
  • 2 Lou Gehrig
  • 3 George Brett
  • 4 Duke Snider
  • 5 Roberto Clemente
  • 6 Ryne Sandberg
  • 7 Robin Yount
  • 8 Harmon Killebrew
  • 9 Al Kaline
  • 10 Eddie Mathews
  • 11 Brooks Robinson
  • 12 Stan Musial
  • 13 Kirby Puckett
  • 14 Jose Canseco
  • 15 Nellie Fox
  • 16 Don Mattingly
  • 17 Joe Torre
  • 18 Cal Ripken, Jr.
  • 19 Richie Ashburn
  • 20 Mike Schmidt
  • 21 Dale Murphy
  • 22 Thurman Munson
  • 23 Tony Gwynn
  • 24 Orlando Cepeda
  • 25 Ty Cobb
  • 26 Paul Molitor
  • 27 Ralph Kiner
  • 28 Frank Robinson
  • 29 Yogi Berra
  • 30 Reggie Jackson
  • 31 Rod Carew
  • 32 Carlton Fisk
  • 33 Roger Hornsby
  • 34 Mel Ott
  • 35 Jimmy Foxx

Legendary Spikes[edit]

  • 1 Kirby Puckett
  • 2 Tony Gwynn
  • 3 Don Mattingly
  • 4 Frank Robinson
  • 5 Gary Carter

Membership VIP Memorabilia[edit]

  • 1 Babe Ruth
  • 2 Steve Carlton
  • 3 Honus Wagner
  • 4 Warren Spahn
  • 5 Eddie Mathews
  • 6 Nolan Ryan
  • 7 Roger Hornsby
  • 8 Ernie Banks
  • 9 Harmon Killebrew
  • 10 Tom Seaver
  • 11 Jimmy Foxx
  • 12 Ty Cobb
  • 13 Frank Robinson
  • 14 Mel Ott
  • 15 Lou Gehrig

Timeless Treasures[edit]

  • 1 Stan Musial / Tony Gwynn
  • 2 Alex Rodriguez / Cal Ripken
  • 3 Roberto Clemente / Vladimir Guerrero
  • 4 Ernie Banks / Sammy Sosa
  • 5 Don Mattingly / Jason Giambi