2003 Topps Gallery
Description
2003 Topps Gallery (subtitled "The Museum Edition") is a 200-card, all-painted, set that was released in August, 2003. Cards numbered 1 through 150 featured veterans while cards 151 through 167 featured first year cards, cards 168 through 190 featured leading prospects, and cards numbered 191 through 200 featured legendary retired players. Cards 151-200 were short-printed and are seeded one in every two packs.
In addition, 10 variations (seeded at a stated rate of one in 20) were also included in this set.
Each 24-pack Hobby box yielded two relic cards, and a coin relic box-topper.
Distribution
20 packs per box, four cards per pack (MSRP: $5). Hobby only.
Reviews
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Insertion Ratios
| Cards | Total Cards | Numbered To | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 150 | - | 5:1 |
| Short prints | 50 | - | 1:2 |
| Variations | 10 | - | 1:20 |
| Artist Proof | 200 | - | one-per-pack |
| Press Plates | 200 | four for each | 1:390 |
| Heritage | 25 | - | 1:10 |
| Artist Promotion | 6 | - | ? |
| Topps Bucks | 1 | - | 1:41 |
| Heritage Relics | 10 | - | * |
| Originals Bat Relics | 30 | - | * |
| Heritage Autographed Relics | 4 | 25 | 1:3,260* |
| Currency Collection Coin Relics | 25 | - | One per box topper |
- Two relics per box
Checklist
Base Set
- 1 Jason Giambi
- 1 Jason Giambi (Blue jersey)
- 2 Miguel Tejada
- 3 Mike Lieberthal
- 4 Jason Kendall
- 5 Robb Nen
- 6 Freddy Garcia
- 7 Scott Rolen
- 8 Boomer Wells
- 9 Rafael Palmeiro
- 10 Garret Anderson
- 11 Curt Schilling
- 12 Greg Maddux
- 13 Rodrigo Lopez
- 14 Nomar Garciaparra
- 14 Nomar Garciaparra (Battting glove)
- 15 Kerry Wood
- 16 Frank Thomas
- 17 Ken Griffey, Jr.
- 18 Jim Thome
- 19 Todd Helton
- 20 Lance Berkman
- 21 Robert Fick
- 22 Kevin Brown
- 23 Richie Sexson
- 24 Eddie Guardado
- 25 Vladimir Guerrero
- 26 Mike Piazza
- 27 Bernie Williams
- 28 Eric Chavez
- 29 Jimmy Rollins
- 30 Ichiro
- 30 Ichiro (Black Sleeve)
- 31 J.D. Drew
- 32 Nick Johnson
- 33 Shannon Stewart
- 34 Tim Salmon
- 35 Andruw Jones
- 36 Jay Gibbons
- 37 Johnny Damon
- 38 Fred McGriff
- 39 Carlos Lee
- 40 Adam Dunn
- 40 Adam Dunn (Red Sleeve)
- 41 Jason Jennings
- 42 Mike Lowell
- 43 Mike Sweeney
- 44 Shawn Green
- 45 Doug Mientkiewicz
- 46 Bartolo Colon
- 47 Edgardo Alfonzo
- 48 Roger Clemens
- 49 Randy Wolf
- 50 Alex Rodriguez
- 50 Alex Rodriguez (Red Shirt)
- 51 Vernon Wells
- 52 Kenny Lofton
- 53 Mariano Rivera
- 54 Brian Jordan
- 55 Roberto Alomar
- 56 Carlos Pena
- 57 Moises Alou
- 58 John Smoltz
- 59 Adam Kennedy
- 60 Randy Johnson
- 61 Mark Buehrle
- 62 C.C. Sabathia
- 63 Craig Biggio
- 64 Eric Karros
- 65 Jose Vidro
- 66 Tim Hudson
- 67 Trevor Hoffman
- 68 Bret Boone
- 69 Carl Crawford
- 70 Derek Jeter
- 71 Troy Percival
- 72 Gary Sheffield
- 73 Rickey Henderson
- 74 Paul Konerko
- 75 Larry Walker
- 76 Pat Burrell
- 77 Brian Giles
- 78 Jeff Kent
- 79 Kazuhiro Sasaki
- 80 Chipper Jones
- 81 Darin Erstad
- 82 Sean Casey
- 83 Luis Gonzalez
- 84 Roy Oswalt
- 85 Dustan Mohr
- 86 Al Leiter
- 87 Mike Mussina
- 88 Vicente Padilla
- 89 Rich Aurilia
- 90 Albert Pujols
- 91 John Olerud
- 92 Ivan Rodriguez
- 93 Eric Hinske
- 94 Phil Nevin
- 95 Barry Zito
- 96 Armando Benitez
- 97 Torii Hunter
- 98 Paul Lo Duca
- 99 Preston Wilson
- 100 Sammy Sosa
- 100 Sammy Sosa (Black bat)
- 101 Jarrod Washburn
- 102 Steve Finley
- 103 Cliff Floyd
- 104 Mark Prior
- 105 Austin Kearns
- 106 Jeff Bagwell
- 107 A.J. Pierzynski
- 108 Pedro Martinez
- 109 Orlando Cabrera
- 110 Raul Mondesi
- 111 Russ Ortiz
- 112 Ruben Sierra
- 113 Tino Martinez
- 114 Manny Ramirez
- 115 Troy Glaus
- 116 Magglio Ordonez
- 117 Omar Vizquel
- 118 Carlos Beltran
- 119 Jose Hernandez
- 120 Javier Vazquez
- 121 Jorge Posada
- 122 Aramis Ramirez
- 123 Jason Schmidt
- 124 Jamie Moyer
- 125 Jim Edmonds
- 126 Aubrey Huff
- 127 Carlos Delgado
- 128 Junior Spivey
- 129 Tom Glavine
- 130 Marty Cordova
- 131 Derek Lowe
- 132 Ellis Burks
- 133 Barry Bonds
- 134 Josh Beckett
- 135 Raul Ibanez
- 136 Kazuhisa Ishii
- 137 Geoff Jenkins
- 138 Eric Milton
- 139 Mo Vaughn
- 140 Mark Mulder
- 141 Bob Abreu
- 142 Ryan Klesko
- 143 Tsuyoshi Shinjo
- 144 Jose Mesa
- 145 Shea Hillenbrand
- 146 Edgar Renteria
- 147 Juan Gonzalez
- 148 Edgar Martinez
- 149 Matt Morris
- 150 Alfonso Soriano
- 150 Alfonso Soriano (No Pad)
First-Year Players
- 151 Bryan Bullington RC
- 151 Bryan Bullington (Red Back)
- 152 Andy Marte RC
- 152 Andy Marte (No necklace)
- 153 Brendan Harris RC
- 154 Juan Camacho
- 155 Byron Gettis
- 156 Daryl Clark RC*
- 157 J.D. Durbin RC
- 158 Craig Brazell RC
- 158 Craig Brazell (Black Jersey)
- 159 Jason Kubel RC
- 160 Brandon Roberson
- 161 Jose Contreras RC
- 162 Hanley Ramirez RC
- 163 Jaime Bubela
- 164 Chris Duncan RC
- 165 Tyler Johnson RC
- 166 Joey Gomes RC*
- 167 Ben Francisco RC
Prospects
- 168 Adam LaRoche
- 169 Tommy Whiteman
- 170 Trey Hodges
- 171 Francisco Rodriguez
- 172 Jason Arnold
- 173 Brett Myers
- 174 Rocco Baldelli
- 175 Adrian Gonzalez
- 176 Dontrelle Willis
- 177 Walter Young
- 178 Marlon Byrd
- 179 Aaron Heilman
- 180 Casey Kotchman
- 181 Miguel Cabrera
- 182 Hee Seop Choi
- 183 Drew Henson
- 184 Jose Reyes
- 185 Michael Cuddyer
- 186 Brandon Phillips
- 187 Victor Martinez
- 188 Joe Mauer
- 189 Hank Blalock
- 190 Mark Teixeira
Retired Players
- 191 Willie Mays
- 192 George Brett
- 193 Tony Gwynn
- 194 Carl Yastrzemski
- 195 Nolan Ryan
- 196 Reggie Jackson
- 197 Mike Schmidt
- 198 Cal Ripken, Jr.
- 199 Don Mattingly
- 200 Tom Seaver
Variations
- 1 Jason Giambi (Blue Jersey)
- 14 Nomar Garciaparra (Glove in Pocket)
- 30 Ichiro (Black Sleeves)
- 40 Adam Dunn (Red Sleeves)
- 50 Alex Rodriguez (Red Undershirt)
- 100 Sammy Sosa (Black Bat)
- 150 Alfonso Soriano (Elbow Pad)
- 151 Bryan Bullington (Red Background)
- 152 Andy Marte (No Necklace)
- 158 Craig Brazell (Black Jersey)
Parallels
Each non-variation base card is available in an Artist Proof parallel which have a rainbow-foil sheen to them as well as a Press Plate.
Inserts
Gallery Heritage
- AD Adam Dunn
- AS Alfonso Soriano
- BW Bernie Williams
- CY Carl Yastrzemski
- DJ Derek Jeter 93
- DS Duke Snider 52
- GB George Brett
- HK Harmon Killebrew
- HN Hideo Nomo 95TTR
- IR Ivan Rodriguez 91TT
- IS Ichiro 01
- JC Jose Canseco
- JT Jim Thome
- KP Kirby Puckett 85
- KR Jerry Koosman / Nolan Ryan
- MJ Miguel Tejada
- NG Nomar Garciaparra 92
- RC Roger Clemens 85
- RH Rickey Henderson
- RJ Randy Johnson
- SG Shawn Green
- TG Tom Glavine 88
- TGW Tony Gwynn 83
- WB Wade Boggs
- WM Willie Mays
Topps Artist Promotion
Topps Bucks
This "card" is a $5 gift certificate good at the Topps.com website.
$5 Willie Mays
Autographs & Game-Used
Heritage Relic
- GB George Brett
- HK Harmon Killebrew
- HN Hideo Nomo
- JC Jose Canseco
- KP Kirby Puckett
- RC Roger Clemens
- RH Rickey Henderson
- SG Shawn Green
- TG Tony Gwynn
- WB Wade Boggs
Originals Bat Relic
- AD Adam Dunn
- AJ Andruw Jones
- AP Albert Pujols
- AR Alex Rodriguez
- AS Alfonso Soriano
- BB Bret Boone
- BW Bernie Williams
- CJ Chipper Jones
- CY Carl Yastrzemski
- DH Drew Henson
- FT Frank Thomas
- GS Gary Sheffield
- IR Ivan Rodriguez
- JM Joe Mauer
- JT Jim Thome
- LB Lance Berkman
- LG Luis Gonzalez
- MA Moises Alou
- MJ Miguel Tejada
- MO Magglio Ordonez
- MP Mike Piazza
- MR Manny Ramirez
- NG Nomar Garciaparra
- RA Roberto Alomar
- RH Rickey Henderson
- RP Rafael Palmeiro
- SG Shawn Green
- TG Tony Gwynn
- TH Todd Helton
- THU Torii Hunter
Heritage Autograph Relics
- GB George Brett
- KP Kirby Puckett
- TG Tony Gwynn
- WB Wade Boggs
Currency Collection Coin Relics
Inserted in each hobby box as a box-topper, these 25 cards feature players from throughout the world along with a coin from their homeland.
- AJ Andruw Jones
- AP Albert Pujols
- AS Alfonso Soriano
- BA Bob Abreu
- BC Bartolo Colon
- ER Edgar Renteria
- FR Francisco Rodriguez
- HC Hee Seop Choi
- HN Hideo Nomo
- IS Ichiro
- JR Jose Reyes
- KI Kazuhisa Ishii
- KS Kazuhiro Sasaki
- LW Larry Walker
- MO Magglio Ordonez
- MR Manny Ramirez
- MRI Mariano Rivera
- OC Orlando Cabrera
- OV Omar Vizquel
- PM Pedro Martinez
- RL Rodrigo Lopez
- RM Raul Mondesi
- SS Sammy Sosa
- VG Vladimir Guerrero
- VP Vicente Padilla
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