1998 Topps Set (Baseball)

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This 508-card set was distributed in two separate series: 282 cards in first series and and 221 cards in second series. 11-card packs carried a suggested retail price of $1.29. Cards were also distributed in Home Team Advantage jumbo packs, and hobby, retail and Christmas factory sets. Card fronts feature color action player photos printed on 16 pt. stock with player information and career statistics on the back. Card number 7 was permanently retired in1996 to honor the memory of Mickey Mantle.

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