I'm running out of useable headlines about stars...
Card Number 730: Topps Stars, 1998; #75
All the base cards in this set were serially numbered to 9,799. I have previously blogged the silver parallel, which was serially numbered to just 4,399.
I really like this card design because it has actual stars in the background.
Tony looks solemn, and dare I say it, even a little bit grumpy, in the photo on the cardback.
Card Number 731: Topps Stars, 2000; #170
Tony had two cards in this release - a regular one and this set from a series towards the end of the set. He's in the spotlight, and casting a large golden shadow.
The cardback sets off the BATTING DONUT KLAXON! Fuji has already included this card in his 'dozen doughnuts' post of Tony Gwynn cards. I am gradually collecting all the ones on that list.
Total: 731 cards
Topps Stars caught my attention back in 1998... especially the football product. The rookies were reasonably affordable, yet all serial numbered which I thought was cool.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Love doughnuts!
9,799. I remember when that was rare for an insert. And they made a whole set which was serial numbered to that. Speculation in 98 was you could put your kids through college with this set. When I got back into the hobby I sold 3 sets at auction for $57. That being said, I have always liked the look of this set.
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