2006 Topps Series 2 Baseball includes a base checklist of 330 cards. These base cards are also included in several parallels, although in much fewer than in today’s editions. Gold (/2006), Black (/55), and Platinum (1/1) parallels are available, as are printing plates. In 2006, however, Black Parallels were only found in Topps Home Team Advantage boxes, so none are included in this rack box.
A special feature of these rack packs is the inclusion of vintage Cards. Topps included three cards from previous sets in each rack pack. Your definition of vintage and Topps may be a little different. You’ll see.
2006 Topps Series 2 Baseball Rack Box Break
Cards per pack: 18 + 3 vintage cards
Packs per carton: 24
Price paid: $20
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Highlights of Package 1:
Livan Hernandez, Orlando Hernandez/Orlando Hudson, Ben Sheets, Joel Zumaya RC, Corey Patterson Trading Places (1 in every 8th pack), Eddie Milner ’85, Hammaker/Honeycutt ’84 & Burt Hooton ’84
Package 2:
Chase Utley, Orlando Hernandez, Terry Francona, Jim Leyland, Jose Oquendo ’89, Gary Gaetti ’84, Doug Bird ’84 and Mickey Mantle Home Run History (1:2 Packs)
You know what I mean about vintage cards? A 1989 Topps Oquendo isn’t quite right.
Package 3:
Cliff Lee, Yadier Molina, Omar Vizquel, Steve Lake ’89, Richie Zisk ’84, Gary Gaetti ’84 and Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer US Constitution (1:4 packages)
Package 4:
Rickie Weeks/Prince Fielder, Paul Konerko, Kenji Johjima RC, Mike Lowell, Curtis Granderson, Keith Foulke, Steve Lake ’89, Gary Gaetti ’84, Doug Bird ’84 & Coco Crisp Trading Places (1:8 Packs)
OK, what’s going on? A 1984 Topps Gaetti card in each of the last three packs?
Package 5:
Ivan Rodriguez/Carlos Guillen, Mike Mussina, Adrian Beltre, David Ortiz, Hideki Matsui, Alfonso Soriano, Steve Lake ’89, Rickey/Conroy ’84, Billy Martin ’84 and William Samuel Johnson US Constitution (1:4 packages)
And now we have a three-pack of Steve Lake cards from 1989. So weird.
Package 6:
Johnny Damon/Jason Giambi, Matt Cain RC, Ryan Zimmerman RC, Scott Rolen, Magglio Ordonez, Frank Thomas, Lance Parrish ’85, Murphy/Cooper/Rice ’84, Tom Brookens ’84 & Mickey Mantle HR History (1:2 -Packages)
Package 7:
Grady Sizemore, Mark Prior, Mickey Mantle HR History (1:2 packages), Ken Dayley ’89, Ken Singleton ’84, Hrbek/Schrom ’84 & Manny Ramirez Hit Parade (1:9 packages)
Package 8:
Derek Jeter, Edwin Encarnacion, Sid Akins ’85, Bert Blyleven ’85, Dave Schmidt ’85 and Robert Morris US Constitution (1:4 packs)
Package 9:
Jon Papelbon RC, Kevin Youkilis, Ryan Howard, Matt Holliday, Frank Thomas, Sid Akins ’85, Blyleven ’85, Schmidt ’85 and Mickey Mantle HR Story (1:2 Packages)
Package 10:
Miguel Cabrera, Andruw Jones, another Akins ’85, Dave Meier ’85, another Schmidt ’85 & Ken Griffey, Jr. Hit Parade (1:9 packages)
It is so strange how many duplicates vintage Cards that I find in it.
Package 11:
Vladimir Guerrero, Randy Johnson, Scott Rolen, Ryan Zimmerman RC, Ken Griffey, Jr., Flavio Alfaro ’85, Ron Oester ’85, Dave Meier ’85 & Brady Clark Gold /2006 (1:6 packs)
Package 12:
Magglio Ordonez, Mickey Mantle HR History (1:2 packages), Alfaro ’85, Meier ’85, Oester ’85 & Troy Glaus Trading Places (1:8 packages)
Package 13:
Shawn Green, Miguel Tejada, Alfaro/Meier/Oester and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney US Constitution (1:4 packs)
Package 14:
Trot Nixon, Randy Johnson, JD Drew, Alex Rodriguez/Gary Sheffield, Vladimir Guerrero, Gus Bell/Buddy Bell ’85, Denny/Hoyt ’84, Tom Brookens ’84 and Nathaniel Gorham US Constitution (1:4 packs)
Package 15:
Jeff Bagwell, Francisco Rodriguez, Roy Halladay, Gary Sheffield, Derek Lowe, Carmen Castillo ’85, Denny/Hoyt ’84, Brookens ’84, Mantle HR History (1:2 packages) & Paul Konerko Gold /2006 (1:6 -Packages)
Package 16:
Miguel Tejada, Doug DeCinces ’85, Murphy/Cooper/Rice ’84 & Scott Holman ’84
Package 17:
Roy Oswalt, Ron Gardenhire, Oquendo ’89, Singleton ’84, Hrbek/Schrom ’84 and Alexander Hamilton US Constitution (1:4 packs)
Package 18:
Moises Alou, Tim Hudson, Dontrelle Willis, Mike Piazza, Bob Lillis ’85, Bert Campaneris ’84, Holman ’84 & Orioles/Devil Rays Opening Day (1:6 packs)
Package 19:
Bronson Arroyo, Miguel Tejada, Alfaro ’85, Rich Bordi ’85, Oester ’85 and Mantle HR History (1:2 packages)
Package 20:
Moises Alou, Tim Hudson, Royals/Tiger Opening Day (1:6 packages), Alfaro ’85, Bordi ’85, Oester ’85 & Mantle HR History (1:2 packages)
Package 21:
Cliff Lee, Jermaine Dye, Grady Sizemore, Alfonso Soriano, Don August ’85, Bordi ’85, Doug Sisk ’85 and Mantle HR History (1:2 packages)
Don August has a very interesting Twitter/X account if you’re interested. He has told many stories about his time as a professional baseball player, including when he played internationally.
Package 22:
Mark Prior, Alfaro ’85, Bordi ’85, Oester ’85 and George Read US Constitution (1:4 packages)
Package 23:
Yadier Molina, Omar Vizquel, August ’85, Bordi ’85, Sisk ’85 & Todd Pratt Gold /2006 (1:6 packs)
Package 24:
Chase Utley, Terry Francona, Octavio Dotel, August ’85, Bordi ’85, Sisk ’85 & Ken Griffey, Jr. Hit Parade (1:9 Packs)
And finally, the back of the Utley card. I like the little cartoons on the back.
The sorting was extremely strange on the vintage Cards with way too many duplicates. It seems like they bought back large amounts of certain players. It kind of spoiled the fun of recording for me.
This was a fun rip though, and I was lucky to get a couple of Griffey inserts. Ignore the fact that they were duplicates, they’re still Griffey inserts.
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