2001 Donruss Classics

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Description

Distribution

The cards were distributed in both hobby and retail outlets. Hobby boxes came 6 cards per pack and 18 packs per box. Retail boxes were 3 cards per pack and were 8 packs per blister box.

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Base Set

The base set is a 198 card set. The first 100 cards are veteran major league baseball players. Cards 101-200 were short printed. Cards 101-150 (Rookies) are serial numbered to 585. Cards 151-198 (Legends) are serial numbered to 1755. It is currently believed that card #162 does not exist.

According to this collectorempire blog entry, http://collectorempire.com/2012/03/17/2001-donruss-classics-robin-roberts-185/, card #185 of Robin Roberts does exist, however they are rare as they were pulled from production due to a licensing issue.

Card# Card Name Team
1Alex RodriguezTexas Rangers
2Barry BondsSan Francisco Giants
3Cal Ripken JrBaltimore Orioles
4Chipper JonesAtlanta Braves
5Derek JeterNew York Yankees
6Troy GlausAnaheim Angels
7Frank ThomasChicago White Sox
8Greg MadduxAtlanta Braves
9Ivan RodriguezTexas Rangers
10Jeff BagwellHouston Astros
11Jose CansecoAnaheim Angels
12Todd HeltonColorado Rockies
13Ken Griffey JrCincinnati Reds
14Manny RamirezBoston Red Sox
15Mark McGwireSt. Louis Cardinals
16Mike PiazzaNew York Mets
17Nomar GarciaparraBoston Red Sox
18Pedro MartinezBoston Red Sox
19Randy JohnsonArizona Diamondbacks
20Rick AnkielSt. Louis Cardinals
21Rickey HendersonSan Diego Padres
22Roger ClemensNew York Yankees
23Sammy SosaChicago Cubs
24Tony GwynnSan Diego Padres
25Vladimir GuerreroMontreal Expos
26Kazuhiro SasakiSeattle Mariners
27Roberto AlomarCleveland Indians
28Barry ZitoOakland Athletics
29Pat BurrellPhiladelphia Phillies
30Harold BainesChicago White Sox
31Carlos DelgadoToronto Blue Jays
32J.D. DrewSt. Louis Cardinals
33Jim EdmondsSt. Louis Cardinals
34Darin ErstadAnaheim Angels
35Jason GiambiOakland Athletics
36Tom GlavineAtlanta Braves
37Juan GonzalezCleveland Indians
38Mark GraceArizona Diamondbacks
39Shawn GreenLos Angeles Dodgers
40Tim HudsonOakland Athletics
41Andruw JonesAtlanta Braves
42Jeff KentSan Francisco Giants
43Barry LarkinCincinnati Reds
44Rafael FurcalAtlanta Braves
45Mike MussinaNew York Yankees
46Hideo NomoBoston Red Sox
47Rafael PalmeiroTexas Rangers
48Scott RolenPhiladelphia Phillies
49Gary SheffieldLos Angeles Dodgers
50Bernie WilliamsNew York Yankees
51Bobby AbreuPhiladelphia Phillies
52Edgardo AlfonzoNew York Mets
53Edgar MartinezSeattle Mariners
54Magglio OrdonezChicago White Sox
55Kerry WoodChicago Cubs
56Adrian BeltreLos Angeles Dodgers
57Lance BerkmanHouston Astros
58Kevin J. BrownLos Angeles Dodgers
59Sean CaseyCincinnati Reds
60Eric ChavezOakland Athletics
61Bartolo ColonCleveland Indians
62Johnny DamonOakland Athletics
63Jermaine DyeKansas City Royals
64Juan EncarnacionDetroit Tigers
65Carl EverettBoston Red Sox
66Brian GilesPittsburgh Pirates
67Mike HamptonColorado Rockies
68Richard HidalgoHouston Astros
69Geoff JenkinsMilwaukee Brewers
70Jacque JonesMinnesota Twins
71Jason KendallPittsburgh Pirates
72Ryan KleskoSan Diego Padres
73Chan Ho ParkLos Angeles Dodgers
74Richie SexsonMilwaukee Brewers
75Mike SweeneyKansas City Royals
76Fernando TatisMontreal Expos
77Miguel TejadaOakland Athletics
78Jose VidroMontreal Expos
79Larry WalkerColorado Rockies
80Preston WilsonFlorida Marlins
81Craig BiggioHouston Astros
82Fred McGriffTampa Bay Devil Rays
83Jim ThomeCleveland Indians
84Garret AndersonAnaheim Angels
85Russell BranyanCleveland Indians
86Tony BatistaToronto Blue Jays
87Terrence LongOakland Athletics
88Brad FullmerToronto Blue Jays
89Rusty GreerTexas Rangers
90Orlando HernandezNew York Yankees
91Gabe KaplerTexas Rangers
92Paul KonerkoChicago White Sox
93Carlos LeeChicago White Sox
94Kenny LoftonCleveland Indians
95Raul MondesiToronto Blue Jays
96Jorge PosadaNew York Yankees
97Tim SalmonAnaheim Angels
98Greg VaughnTampa Bay Devil Rays
99Mo VaughnAnaheim Angels
100Omar VizquelCleveland Indians
101Aubrey HuffTampa Bay Devil Rays
102Jimmy RollinsPhiladelphia Phillies
103Cory AldridgeAtlanta Braves
104Wilmy CaceresAnaheim Angels
105Josh BeckettFlorida Marlins
106Wilson BetemitAtlanta Braves
107Timo PerezNew York Mets
108Albert PujolsSt. Louis Cardinals
109Bud SmithSt. Louis Cardinals
110Jack WilsonPittsburgh Pirates
111Alex EscobarNew York Mets
112Johnny EstradaPhiladelphia Phillies
113Pedro FelizSan Francisco Giants
114Nate FreseChicago Cubs
115Carlos GarciaLos Angeles Dodgers
116Brandon LarsonCincinnati Reds
117Alexis GomezKansas City Royals
118Jason HartOakland Athletics
119Adam DunnCincinnati Reds
120Marcus GilesAtlanta Braves
121Christian ParkerNew York Yankees
122Jackson MelianCincinnati Reds
123Endy ChavezKansas City Royals
124Adrian HernandezBoston Red Sox
125Joe KennedyTampa Bay Devil Rays
126Jose MiesesMilwaukee Brewers
127C.C. SabathiaCleveland Indians
128Eric MunsonDetroit Tigers
129Xavier NadySan Diego Padres
130Horacio RamirezAtlanta Braves
131Abraham NunezFlorida Marlins
132Jose OrtizOakland Athletics
133Jeremy OwensSan Diego Padres
134Claudio VargasFlorida Marlins
135Corey PattersonChicago Cubs
136Andres TorresDetroit Tigers
137Ben SheetsMilwaukee Brewers
138Joe CredeChicago White Sox
139Adam PettyjohnDetroit Tigers
140Elpidio GuzmanAnaheim Angels
141Jay GibbonsBaltimore Orioles
142Wilken RuanMontreal Expos
143Tsuyoshi ShinjoNew York Mets
144Alfonso SorianoNew York Yankees
145Nick JohnsonNew York Yankees
146Ichiro SuzukiSeattle Mariners
147Juan UribeColorado Rockies
148Jack CustArizona Diamondbacks
149Carlos ValderramaSan Francisco Giants
150Matt WhiteTampa Bay Devil Rays
151Henry AaronAtlanta Braves
152Ernie BanksChicago Cubs
153Johnny BenchCincinnati Reds
154George BrettKansas City Royals
155Lou BrockSt. Louis Cardinals
156Rod CarewMinnesota Twins
157Steve CarltonPhiladelphia Phillies
158Bob FellerCleveland Indians
159Bob GibsonSt. Louis Browns
160Reggie JacksonNew York Yankees
161Al KalineDetroit Tigers
162
163Don MattinglyNew York Yankees
164Willie MaysSan Francisco Giants
165Willie McCoveySan Francisco Giants
166Joe L. MorganCincinnati Reds
167Stan MusialSt. Louis Cardinals
168Jim PalmerBaltimore Orioles
169Brooks RobinsonBaltimore Orioles
170Frank RobinsonBaltimore Orioles
171Nolan RyanTexas Rangers
172Mike SchmidtPhiladelphia Phillies
173Tom SeaverNew York Mets
174Warren SpahnMilwaukee Braves
175Robin YountMilwaukee Brewers
176Wade BoggsBoston Red Sox
177Ty CobbDetroit Tigers
178Lou GehrigNew York Yankees
179Luis AparicioChicago White Sox
180Babe RuthNew York Yankees
181Ryne SandbergChicago Cubs
182Yogi BerraNew York Yankees
183Roberto ClementePittsburgh Pirates
184Eddie MurrayBaltimore Orioles
185
186Duke SniderBrooklyn Dodgers
187Orlando CepedaSan Francisco Giants
188Billy WilliamsChicago Cubs
189Juan MarichalSan Francisco Giants
190Harmon KillebrewMinnesota Twins
191Kirby PuckettMinnesota Twins
192Carlton FiskBoston Red Sox
193Dave WinfieldSan Diego Padres
194Whitey FordNew York Yankees
195Paul MolitorMilwaukee Brewers
196Tony PerezCincinnati Reds
197Ozzie SmithSt. Louis Cardinals
198Ralph KinerPittsburgh Pirates
199Fergie JenkinsChicago Cubs
200Phil RizzutoNew York Yankees


Short Prints

Cards 101-200 were short printed.

Parallels

The main parallel set is called Timeless Tributes. It parallels the entire 198 card set and each card is serial numbered to 100 copies. The cards were randomly inserted into all packs. It is currently believed that no copies of Timeless Tributes exist for #162 and #185.

Significant Signatures

The other parallel set for 2001 Donruss Classics was the Significant Signatures set. 83 of the cards numbered 101-200 are paralleled in this set. The stated odds were 1:18 packs or approximately 1 per hobby box. Cards numbered 101-150 have sticker autographs while cards numbered 151-200 are hand signed. A very large number of these cards were inserted as exchange cards. Redemptions for #162 Sandy Koufax were switched for a card of Nolan Ryan in an Astros uniform after no agreement could be reached with Koufax. Similarly Ron Santo was substituted for #185 Robin Roberts.

Card# Card Name Team Short Prints
101Aubrey HuffTampa Bay Devil Rays
103Cory AldridgeAtlanta Braves
105Josh BeckettFlorida Marlins-SP-
106Wilson BetemitAtlanta Braves
107Timo PerezNew York Mets
108Albert PujolsSt. Louis Cardinals
110Jack WilsonPittsburgh Pirates
111Alex EscobarNew York Mets
112Johnny Estrada
113Pedro FelizSan Francisco Giants
114Nate FreseChicago Cubs
115Carlos GarciaLos Angeles Dodgers
116Brandon LarsonCincinnati Reds
118Jason HartOakland Athletics
119Adam DunnCincinnati Reds-SP-
120Marcus GilesAtlanta Braves
121Christian ParkerNew York Yankees
126Jose MiesesMilwaukee Brewers
127C.C. SabathiaCleveland Indians
129Xavier NadySan Diego Padres
130Horacio RamirezAtlanta Braves
131Abraham NunezFlorida Marlins
132Jose OrtizOakland Athletics
133Jeremy OwensSan Diego Padres
134Claudio VargasFlorida Marlins
135Corey PattersonChicago Cubs-SP-
136Andres TorresDetroit Tigers
137Ben SheetsMilwaukee Brewers-SP-
138Joe CredeChicago White Sox
139Adam PettyjohnDetroit Tigers
140Elpidio GuzmanAnaheim Angels
141Jay GibbonsBaltimore Orioles
142Wilken RuanMontreal Expos
144Alfonso SorianoNew York Yankees-SP-
145Nick JohnsonNew York Yankees-SP-
147Juan UribeColorado Rockies
149Carlos ValderramaSan Francisco Giants
151Henry AaronAtlanta Braves-SP-
152Ernie BanksChicago Cubs
153Johnny BenchCincinnati Reds-SP-
154George BrettKansas City Royals-SP-
155Lou BrockSt. Louis Cardinals
156Rod CarewMinnesota Twins
157Steve CarltonPhiladelphia Phillies
158Bob FellerCleveland Indians
159Bob GibsonSt. Louis Cardinals
160Reggie JacksonNew York Yankees-SP-
161Al KalineDetroit Tigers
162Nolan RyanNew York Mets-SP-
163Don MattinglyNew York Yankees
164Willie MaysSan Francisco Giants-SP-
165Willie McCoveySan Francisco Giants
166Joe L. MorganCincinnati Reds
167Stan MusialSt. Louis Cardinals-SP-
168Jim PalmerBaltimore Orioles
169Brooks RobinsonBaltimore Orioles
170Frank RobinsonBaltimore Orioles
171Nolan RyanTexas Rangers-SP-
172Mike SchmidtPhiladelphia Phillies
173Tom SeaverNew York Mets
174Warren SpahnMilwaukee Braves
175Robin YountMilwaukee Brewers-SP-
176Wade BoggsBoston Red Sox-SP-
179Luis AparicioChicago White Sox
181Ryne SandbergChicago Cubs
182Yogi BerraNew York Yankees
184Eddie MurrayBaltimore Orioles
185Ron SantoChicago Cubs
186Duke SniderBrooklyn Dodgers
187Orlando CepedaSan Francisco Giants
188Billy WilliamsChicago Cubs
189Juan MarichalSan Francisco Giants
190Harmon KillebrewMinnesota Twins
191Kirby PuckettMinnesota Twins-SP-
192Carlton FiskBoston Red Sox
193Dave WinfieldSan Diego Padres-SP-
194Whitey FordNew York Yankees
195Paul MolitorMilwaukee Brewers-SP-
196Tony PerezCincinnati Reds
197Ozzie SmithSt. Louis Cardinals-SP-
198Ralph KinerPittsburgh Pirates
199Fergie JenkinsChicago Cubs
200Phil RizzutoNew York Yankees

Inserts

Game-Used

2001 Donruss Classics hobby boxes were among the most prolific boxes in terms of game used insert cards of any baseball card set up until that point with at least 3 game used cards and 1 autographed card per 18 pack hobby box. Many of the high end inserts were issued as exchange cards that could be redeemed until September 10, 2003.

Benchmarks

The 24-card set was inserted 1:18 hobby and 1:72 retail packs. Each card features a wood chip from a dugout bench from a major league stadium. BM-11 Willie Stargell, BM-19, and BM-24 Hank Aaron were all packed out as exchange cards. Both BM-11 and BM-24 are very rare but it is believed that card BM-19 does not exist. The set was also partially paralleled with 9 autographed cards. The autographs were all packed out as exchange cards and a total of 25 sets were printed (according to Donruss).

  • AU = Autographed parallel
Card# Card Name Team AU
BM-1 Todd Helton Colorado Rockies
BM-2 Roberto ClementePittsburgh Pirates
BM-3 Mark McGwire St. Louis Cardinals
BM-4 Barry Bonds San Francisco Giants
BM-5 Bob Gibson St. Louis CardinalsAU
BM-6 Ken Griffey Jr Cincinnati Reds
BM-7 Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles AU
BM-8 Greg Maddux Atlanta Braves
BM-9 Reggie Jackson New York YankeesAU
BM-10 Sammy Sosa Chicago Cubs
BM-11 Willie Stargell Pittsburgh Pirates
BM-12 Vladimir Guerrero Montreal ExposAU
BM-13 Johnny Bench Cincinnati Reds
BM-14 Tony Gwynn San Diego Padres
BM-15 Mike Schmidt Philadelphia PhilliesAU
BM-16 Ivan Rodriguez Texas Rangers
BM-17 Jeff Bagwell Houston Astros
BM-18 Cal Ripken Jr Baltimore Orioles
BM-19
BM-20 Kirby Puckett Minnesota TwinsAU
BM-21 Frank Thomas Chicago White Sox
BM-22 Joe L. Morgan Cincinnati RedsAU
BM-23 Mike Piazza New York Mets
BM-24 Henry Aaron Atlanta Braves
BM-25 Andruw Jones Atlanta BravesAU

Price Report

  • Apirl 2010 (from eBay)
    • Johnny Bench - $7
    • Barry Bonds - $5

Combos

Price Report

  • Apirl 2010 (from eBay)
    • Babe Ruth $250

Legendary Lumberjacks

These game used bat cards were inserted into 2001 Donruss Classics at a rate of 1:18 Hobby packs and 1:72 retail packs. None of the cards are serial numbered, however Donruss did release print runs for the cards that were short printed. Additionally some of the cards were available only as exchange cards and are noted as such in the checklist below.

This set features some of the first game used memorabilia pieces of Hack Wilson, Rogers Hornsby, Nellie Fox, Jimmie Foxx, Ty Cobb and Lou Gehrig. Overall the checklist of players is fairly extensive (39 of the 50 players are in the Hall of Fame) but with the low print runs of the Gehrig and Ruth cards along with the fact that several of the cards were only available as exchange cards, completing this set can be quite challenging.

It should also be noted that some of the short printed cards do not carry a price in the Beckett OPG, typically these are the least rare of the short prints (Ripken, Mathews, etc). They typically sell for $10-$20.

Card# Card Name Team Print Run
LL-1Hack WilsonChicago Cubs244
LL-2Chipper JonesAtlanta Braves
LL-3Rogers HornsbySt. Louis Cardinals301
LL-4Nellie Fox 300
LL-5Ivan RodriguezTexas Rangers
LL-6Jimmie FoxxPhiladelphia Athletics300
LL-7Henry AaronMilwaukee Braves
LL-8Yogi BerraNew York Yankees
LL-9Ernie BanksChicago Cubs300
LL-10George BrettKansas City Royals
LL-11Ty CobbDetroit Tigers100
LL-12Roberto ClementePittsburgh Pirates100
LL-13Carlton FiskChicago White Sox
LL-14Reggie JacksonNew York Yankees
LL-15Al KalineDetroit Tigers
LL-16Harmon KillebrewMinnesota Twins
LL-17Ralph KinerPittsburgh Pirates
LL-18Roger MarisNew York Yankees275
LL-19Eddie MathewsMilwaukee Braves400
LL-20Ted WilliamsBoston Red Sox300
LL-21Willie McCoveySan Francisco Giants
LL-22Eddie MurrayBaltimore Orioles
LL-23Joe L. MorganCincinnati Reds
LL-24Frank RobinsonBaltimore Orioles
LL-25Tony PerezCincinnati Reds
LL-26Mike SchmidtPhiladelphia Phillies
LL-27Ryne SandbergChicago Cubs
LL-28Duke SniderBrooklyn Dodgers
LL-29
LL-30Billy WilliamsChicago Cubs
LL-31Dave WinfieldNew York Yankees
LL-32Robin YountMilwaukee Brewers
LL-33Barry BondsSan Francisco Giants
LL-34Stan MusialSt. Louis Cardinals300
LL-35Johnny BenchCincinnati Reds
LL-36Orlando CepedaSan Francisco Giants
LL-37Todd HeltonColorado Rockies
LL-38Frank ThomasChicago White Sox
LL-39Juan GonzalezTexas Rangers
LL-40
LL-41Rafael PalmeiroTexas Rangers
LL-42Troy GlausAnaheim Angels
LL-43
LL-44Paul MolitorMilwaukee Brewers400
LL-45Tony GwynnSan Diego Padres
LL-46Rod CarewMinnesota Twins
LL-47Lou BrockSt. Louis Cardinals
LL-48Wade BoggsBoston Red Sox
LL-49Babe RuthNew York Yankees60
LL-50Lou GehrigNew York Yankees100

Price Report

  • May 2009 (from eBay)
    • Babe Ruth card - $165.00
    • Mike Schmidt - $6.00
    • Duke Snider - $10.00
    • Ralph Kiner - $7.50
    • Barry Bonds - $13.00 (did not sell)
  • Apirl 2010 (from eBay)
    • Wade Boggs - $5.50
    • Eddie Mathews - $13.00
    • Ty Cobb $- $75
    • George Brett - $7.50
    • Hank Aaron - $20

Stadium Stars

The 24-card set was inserted 1:18 hobby and 1:72 retail packs. Each card features a wood chip from a dugout bench from a major league stadium. Overall, the set is very similar to the Benchmarks set, just with a slightly different checklist and smaller wood chip swatches. The Honus Wagner card SS-16 was inserted as an exchange card. 8 of the cards were also paralleled with an autographed version that were inserted as exchange cards only. 25 of each autographed card was produced according to Donruss.

Price Report

  • May 2009
    • Reggie Jackson $13.00
    • Ken Griffey Jr. $13.00
    • Lou Gehrig - $22.50
  • Apirl 2010 (from eBay)
    • Ty Cobb - $25
    • Frank Robinson - $5
    • Ty Cobb - $14


Number Player Team EXCH AU
SS1 Babe Ruth Yankees SP
SS2 Cal Ripken Orioles
SS3 Brooks RobinsonOrioles AU
SS4 Tony Gwynn Padres SP
SS5 Ty Cobb Tigers
SS6 Vladimir GuerreroExpos SPAU
SS7 Lou Gehrig Yankees SP
SS8 Nomar Garciaparra Red Sox
SS9 Sammy Sosa Cubs SP
SS10 Reggie Jackson Yankees SP AU
SS11 Alex RodriguezRangers AU
SS12 Derek Jeter Yankees
SS13 Willie McCovey Giants SPAU
SS14 Mark McGwire Cardinals
SS15 Chipper Jones Braves
SS16 Honus Wagner Pirates
SS17 Ken Griffey Jr. Mariners
SS18 Frank Robinson Orioles AU
SS19 Barry Bonds Giants SP
SS20 Yogi Berra Yankees SP AU
SS21 Mike Piazza Mariners SP
SS22 Roger Clemens Yankees
SS23 Duke Snider Dodgers SP AU
SS24 Frank Thomas White Sox
SS25 Andruw Jones Braves

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