2002 Donruss Classics
Description
Released in June 2002.
The first 200 cards of the 225 card set was released in the standard hobby packs.
Cards 1-100 are the base cards while 101-225 make up the short prints. Two short prints (101-200) were inserted into each mini box. 101-150 are rookie and prospect cards while 151-200 are retired stars. Cards 201-225 were randomly inserted into packs of 2002 Donruss Rookies. All the short prints are serial numbered to 1500 sets.
Distribution
Hobby: six cards per pack, nine cards per mini box, 2 mini boxes per Hobby box and 4 Hobby boxes per case.
Reviews
Insertion Ratios
| Cards | Total Cards | Numbered To | Hobby Odds | Retail Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 100 | - | ? | ? |
| Short Prints | 100 | 1,500 | 1 in each mini box | ? |
| Timeless Tributes Parallel | 225 | 100 | ? | ? |
| Classic Combos | ? | - | ? | ? |
| Classic Singles | ? | - | ? | ? |
| Legendary Hats | 5 | 50 | ? | ? |
| Legendary Leather | ? | - | ? | ? |
| Legendary Lumberjacks | ? | - | ? | ? |
| Legendary Spikes | 5 | 50 | ? | ? |
| New Millennium Classics | ? | - | ? | ? |
| Timeless Treasures | 17 | varies, 8-91 | ? | ? |
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.