1989 Topps
This a list with brief descriptions of Topps trading card products for 1989. All sets listed are standard size (2½ × 3½ inches) unless noted.
The 1989 Topps set, called "Wave" by collectors, totals 792 cards and was issued in wax, rack, jumbo packs, vending boxes or factory sets. Subsets include Future Stars, Topps All-Star Rookies, Record Breakers, Turn Back The Clock, All-Stars, Team Leaders, First Draft Picks, Checklists and Manager cards. Player cards had a thin colored line separating the white border and action photo, and the upper-left corner of the action photo is rounded off. The team name appears in a cursive font in the lower-right corner, with the player name appearing below it within a ribbon-like area. For the third year in a row, the player's position does not appear on the front of the card. Size: 2.5 × 3.5 in.
The Traded set totals 132 cards and was issued as a factory set. The cards are identical in appearance to the base set except for the lighter colored back. This set featured traded players and managers, and rookie cards. Size: 2.5 × 3.5 in.
This set totals 60 cards and was available by mailing in the special offer cards found in 1989 Topps wax packs. The fronts have a glossy player photo while the backs say All-Star Set Collector's Edition and include the players name, team, and position. Size: 2.5 × 3.5 in.
This set totals 22 cards and was available as an insert in 1989 Topps rack packs. The back says All-Star Game Commemorative Set and includes the players name, position and league. There are 11 cards each for the American and National League All-Star teams. Size: 2.5 × 3.5 in.
The Mini set includes 77 cards and were available in wax packs. The cards vaguely resemble the base set and featured players that led various statistical categories. Size: 2 1⁄8 × 3 in.
This set totals 33 cards and was available as an insert in 1989 Topps jumbo packs. The back says Rookies Commemorative Set and includes the players name, position and team. The cards slightly resemble the Glossy All-Star set. 10,000 sets produced Size: 2.5 × 3.5 in.
This 22 card set was issued as an insert in K-Mart blister packs and features the top active career batting leaders. Size: 2.5 × 3.5 in.
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