The followup to the very successful 2001 Donruss Classics set continued with the same basic formula but changed some of the insert sets, removing the seat and bench relic sets and replacing them with more game used jersey/glove/etc. sets.
Distribution[]
The cards were primarily distributed at Hobby shops shops in six card packs, released nine cards per mini box, 2 mini boxes per regular box and 4 regular boxes per case. The main set was released in June 2002. Some additional cards were released as part of the 2002 Donruss Rookies packs in December 2002.
Base Set[]
- Base Set Checklist and Gallery
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.
Parallel Sets[]
The loan parallel set in the Timeless Tributes set. All the cards in the set are paralleled and serial numbered to 100 copies. Cards 1-200 were randomly inserted into regular 2002 Donruss Classics packs while 201-225 were inserted into 2002 Donruss Rookies.
Significant Signatures[]
- Significant Signatures Checklist and Gallery
202 of the 225 cards were paralleled with an autographed version of the card. The cards were randomly inserted into packs and were serial numbered to as low as 6 to as high as 500. All the cards carry sticker autographs. Cards 201-225 were randomly inserted into 2002 Donruss Rookies.
Insert Sets[]
Classic Combos[]
Classic Singles[]
Legendary Hats[]
The 5 card set features game used hat swatches from players made famous by playing for one team for most of their career (or two teams). 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[]
- New Millennium Classics Checklist and Gallery
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.
See Also[]
- 2002 Donruss Classics National
- 2002 Donruss Classics Samples
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