2002 Topps Archives
Description
2002 Topps Archives was a retro themed set manufactured and distributed by Topps in 2002. Like the previous year's set, the cards were reprints were of previous Topps releases. However, the set was built around players' best years rather than rookie years.
Distribution
The cards were distributed primarily in Hobby shops in 8 card packs, that came 20 packs per box and 8 boxes per case. The cards were released in early April 2002 at $4 SRP per pack.
Reviews
Insertion Ratios
| Cards | Total Cards | Numbered To | Hobby Odds | Retail Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | ? | - | ? | ? |
Checklist
Base Set
The 200-card base set features major stars and Hall of Famers. Topps changed the backs of most of the cards to include the stats from that selected year. Also, in many of the cards, the text was changed to reflect the best year rather than using the original verbiage. For example Ryne Sandberg's card is a reprint of his 1990 Topps card but includes his stat line from 1990.
Parallels
Inserts
The number of game used inserts increased tremendously over the 2001 issue.
Autographs
Autoproofs
Bat Relics
This 19-card insert set features game used bat chips imbedded in the card. The cards were inserted at a rate of 1:106 for Group A and 1:282 for Group B.
| Number | Player | Team |
| TBR-AD | Andre Dawson 87 | Expos |
| TBR-BF | Bill Freehan 68 | Tigers |
| TBR-BR | Brooks Robinson 64 | Orioles |
| TBR-CY | Carl Yastrzemski 67 | Red Sox |
| TBR-DE | Dwight Evans 87 | Red Sox |
| TBR-DM | Don Mattingly 85 | Yankees |
| TBR-DP | Dave Parker 78 | Pirates |
| TBR-GB | George Brett 80 | Royals |
| TBR-GC | Gary Carter 85 | Mets |
| TBR-JB | Johnny Bench 70 | Reds |
| TBR-JC | Joe Carter 86 | Padres |
| TBR-JM | Joe Morgan 76 | Reds |
| TBR-NC | Norm Cash 61 | Tigers |
| TBR-RJ | Reggie Jackson 69 | A’s |
| TBR-RM | Roger Maris 61 | Yankees |
| TBR-RS | Ron Santo 64 | Cubs |
| TBR-RY | Robin Yount 82 | Brewers |
| TBR-WH | Willie Horton 65 | Tigers |
| TBR-WS | Willie Stargell 71 | Pirates |
Seat Relics
Uniform Relics
| Number | Player | Team | Year |
| TUR-BB | Bobby Bonds | Giants | 1973 |
| TUR-DC | Dave Concepcion | Reds | 1979 |
| TUR-DE | Dennis Eckersley | A's | 1992 |
| TUR-DM | Dale Murphy | Braves | 1983 |
| TUR-DS | Don Sutton | Dodgers | 1972 |
| TUR-DW | Dave Winfield | Padres | 1979 |
| TUR-FL | Fred Lynn | Red Sox | 1979 |
| TUR-FR | Frank Robinson | Reds | 1966 |
| TUR-GB | George Brett | Royals | 1980 |
| TUR-GP | Gaylord Perry | Indians | 1972 |
| TUR-KP | Kirby Puckett | Twins | 1988 |
| TUR-NR | Nolan Ryan | Angels | 1973 |
| TUR-OC | Orlando Cepeda | Giants | 1961 |
| TUR-OS | Ozzie Smith | Cardinals | 1987 |
| TUR-PN | Phil Niekro | Braves | 1969 |
| TUR-RS | Ryne Sandberg | Cubs | 1990 |
| TUR-SA | Sparky Anderson | Tigers | 1984 |
| TUR-SG | Steve Garvey | Dodgers | 1977 |
| TUR-WB | Wade Boggs | Red Sox | 1987 |
| TUR-WC | Will Clark | Giants | 1989 |