2002 Donruss Classics
Description
2002 Donruss Classics is a 225 card set released in two series. The first 200 cards of the 225 card set was released as part of the Donruss Classics product in June 2002; while the final 25 cards were randomly inserted into packs of 2002 Donruss The Rookies.
Cards 1-100 are the base cards while 101-225 are short-printed and serial-numbered to 1500 copies each. 101-150 are rookie and prospect cards while 151-200 are retired stars with one card from each subset inserted into every nine-pack mini box.
As with most 2002 products, there are no notable rookies in the main set; however, an RC of Cliff Lee was included in the Donruss The Rookies Series.
Distribution
Two nine-pack "mini-boxes" per box, six cards per pack (MSRP: $5). Hobby only. Four boxes per case.
Reviews
Insertion Ratios
| Cards | Total Cards | Numbered To | Hobby Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 225 | - | ? |
| short set | 100 | - | ? |
| Rookies/Prospects | 50 | 1500 | 1:9 |
| Legends | 50 | 1500 | 1:9 |
| Donruss The Rookies Series | 25 | 1500 | ? |
| Timeless Tributes Parallel | 225 | 100 | ? |
| Classic Singles | 30 | varies | ? |
| Classic Combos | 25 | varies | ? |
| Legendary Lumberjacks | varies | ? | |
| Legendary Hats | 5 | 50 | ? |
| Legendary Leather | 5 | 50 | ? |
| Legendary Spikes | 5 | 50 | ? |
| New Millennium Classics | 60 | varies | ? |
| Timeless Treasures | 17 | varies, 8-91 | ? |
| Significant Signatures | 202 | varies | ? |
Checklist
Base Set
Parallels
Inserts
Autographs & Game-Used
Classic Combos
Classic Singles
Legendary Hats
The 5 card set features game used hat swatches from players made famous by playing for one or two teams for most of their career. Each card is serial numbered to 50 copies per card.
Legendary Leather
Legendary Lumberjacks
Legendary Spikes
This 5-card set was randomly inserted packs and each card is serial numbered to 50 copies. Each card has a piece of game used shoe embedded in the card.
New Millennium Classics
Timeless Treasures
This 17-card set features game used jersey swatches and bat chips from Cal Ripken Jr. and Ted Williams. Each card is serial numbered between 8 and 91 copies per card.