1982 Topps Baseball Card Complete Set
The 1982 Topps Baseball Card Complete Set is the full 792-card base set from Topps' 1982 flagship baseball release, covering the rosters and stars of the strike-shortened 1981 MLB season — shipped in numerical order in a standard white box.
Product Overview
- Manufacturer: Topps Company, Inc.
- Year of Release: 1982
- Total Card Count: 792 Cards (Complete Set)
- Card Dimensions: Standard trading card size (2.5" x 3.5")
- Condition: Near Mint — hand-collated and double-checked, shipped in numerical order
Set Content & Key Cards
The 1982 Topps Baseball set covers the full MLB landscape following the strike-shortened 1981 season, headlined by one of the most iconic debut cards in the hobby:
- Cal Ripken Jr.: Baltimore Orioles shortstop — Hall of Famer in his debut card, the key card of the set and one of the most iconic Hall of Fame debut cards of the decade
- Nolan Ryan: Houston Astros ace — Hall of Famer and all-time strikeout leader
- Pete Rose: Philadelphia Phillies veteran — hit king closing in on the all-time hit record
- Mike Schmidt: Philadelphia Phillies third baseman — Hall of Famer and perennial NL MVP contender
- George Brett: Kansas City Royals third baseman — Hall of Famer and 1980 batting champion
Collectibility Note
The 1982 Topps Baseball set is anchored by the Cal Ripken Jr. debut card — one of the most significant Hall of Fame cards in the hobby — making it essential for any serious vintage Topps collector.
Box image is a stock photo. You will receive your set in a plain white box.