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1983 Topps


This a list with brief descriptions of Topps trading card products for 1983. All sets listed are standard size (2½ × 3½ inches) unless noted.

The 1983 Topps set had 792 cards issued in wax, cello and rack packs. It was also issued as a complete factory set in the J.C. Penney catalog circular portrait inset in the lower corner on the front. Subsets include All-Stars, League Leaders, Record Breakers, Super Veterans, and Team Leader cards. Size: 2.5 × 3.5 in.

The Traded set totals 132 cards and was issued as a factory set and for the first time was printed in Ireland on white cardstock. The cards are identical in appearance to the base set except for the T in the numbering arranged alphabetically by player name. This set featured traded players and managers, and rookie cards. Size: 2.5 × 3.5 in.

The Glossy set has 40 cards and were redeemable by mailing-away the game cards available in the 1983 Topps wax packs. The cards featured a glossy photo front and the back said All-Star Set Collector's Edition and included the players name, team, and position. Size: 2.5 × 3.5 in.

The Foldout set was distributed in 5 subsets each of which had 17 players for a total of 85 photos. The subsets included are Career Wins, Home Run Leaders, Batting Leaders, Relief Aces, and Stolen Base Leaders. Size: 3 12 × 5 516 inches

This set is a reprinting of the 1952 Topps set. The set includes 402 reproductions of the original 407 card set reduced to standard size from the original 2 58 × 3 34. It was available as a factory set. Size: 2.5 × 3.5 in.

Traded Steve Carlton Bronze A replica of a Steve Carlton card done in bronze. It was available to hobby dealers that bought cases of 1983 Topps Traded. Size: 1¼ × 1¾ inches.
1982 League Leaders Sheet An uncut sheet of nine players who led the league in major statistical categories in 1982. The sheet is blanked backe but most of the cards look like their regular issue card except for a white strip at the top noting the players feat. The sheet was available by mail-in offer. Size: 7½ × 10½ inches.
Stickers This stickers set is basically the same as the previous year but was increased to 330 stickers. There are 28 foil stickers as well as season highlights, playoffs and World Series. Size: 1-15/16 × 2-9/16 inches.
Sticker Boxes The back panels of the sticker boxes featured one card. There are eight cards total in this set. The cards have a borderless player photo on the front and are blank backed. Standard sized.


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