Brewers - Undated
Undated, 2002 – Brewers. Brewers throwback to 1978-1989. Assumption is this was done to honor the 1982 World Series Championship team. Possible date is August 20, 2002.
Dodgers at Brewers - May 22, 2002
May 22, 2002 - Dodgers at Brewers. The Brewers dress as the 1957 Milwaukee Braves in zipper-front Home jerseys. The Dodgers were advertised as participating, but pics from the game do not support this.
Notable Brewers - Richie Sexson and Ben Sheets
No cards located yet from this game.
Notable Brewers - Richie Sexson and Ben Sheets
No cards located yet from this game.
Phillies at Expos - May 26, 2002
May 26, 2002 - Phillies at Expos. 70's day brought out 1972 Montreal Expos Home Uniforms for the first Throwback Game for the Expos.
Notable Expos - Vladimir Guerrero, Andres Galarraga, Fernando Tatís, and Javier Vazquez.
This Vladimir Guerrero card has a swatch from this game
Notable Expos - Vladimir Guerrero, Andres Galarraga, Fernando Tatís, and Javier Vazquez.
This Vladimir Guerrero card has a swatch from this game
Pirates at Tigers - June 29, 2002
June 29, 2002 - Pirates at Tigers. For this Negro League Tribute game the Pirates wear 1935 Pittsburgh Crawford Road Grey, with red pinstripes. The Tigers wear 1920 Detroit Stars that were a pale yellow/cream.
Notable Pirates - Jason Kendall, Brian Giles and Pokey Reese. Notable Tigers - Brandon Inge and Jeff Weaver.
No cards located for this game yet.No Cards
Notable Pirates - Jason Kendall, Brian Giles and Pokey Reese. Notable Tigers - Brandon Inge and Jeff Weaver.
No cards located for this game yet.No Cards
Astros at Red - July 1, 2002
July 1, 2002 - Astros at Reds. Houston wore 1970 Houston Astros Road Jersey, and the Reds turned back to 1970's, with a pullover Home jersey.
Notable Astros - Craig Biggio, Lance Berkman, and Jeff Bagwell. Notable Reds - Barry Larkin, Adam Dunn and Sean Casey
No cards located for this game.
Notable Astros - Craig Biggio, Lance Berkman, and Jeff Bagwell. Notable Reds - Barry Larkin, Adam Dunn and Sean Casey
No cards located for this game.
Red Sox at Blue Jays - July 13, 2002
July 13 2002 – Red Sox at Blue Jays. In a Negro League Tribute Game, the Red Sox wore 1948 Boston Royal Giants Road jerseys, and the Blue Jays countered in 1930’s Chatham All-Stars Home.
Notable Red Sox – Rickey Henderson, Jason Varitek, Nomar Garciaparra, Manny Ramirez, Johnny Damon and Trot Nixon. Notable Blue Jays - Jose Cruz, Carlos Delgado, Vernon Wells and Chris Carpenter.
No Cards located for this game.
Notable Red Sox – Rickey Henderson, Jason Varitek, Nomar Garciaparra, Manny Ramirez, Johnny Damon and Trot Nixon. Notable Blue Jays - Jose Cruz, Carlos Delgado, Vernon Wells and Chris Carpenter.
No Cards located for this game.
Marlins at Mets - July 15-16, 2002
July 15, 2002 and July 16, 2002 - Marlins at Mets. The Marlins stretch the limits of "Throwback" and wear 1982 Miami Marlins uniforms from the Minor Leagues (Florida State League) and the the Mets honor the 1986 World Champion Mets in Home Pinstripes.
Notable Marlins in both games - Derrek Lee, Charles Johnson, Josh Beckett, Tim Raines and Kevin Millar. Notable Mets in both games - Roberto Alomar, Jeromy Burnitz, Al Leiter and Mo Vaughn.
Notable Marlins in both games - Derrek Lee, Charles Johnson, Josh Beckett, Tim Raines and Kevin Millar. Notable Mets in both games - Roberto Alomar, Jeromy Burnitz, Al Leiter and Mo Vaughn.
Braves at Phillies - July 19-21, 2002
July 19, 2002, July 20, 2002 and July 21, 2002 - Braves at Phillies. Braves throwback to the 1974 Atlanta Braves with the Road Blue Jersey, against the 1970's Philadelphia Phillies Home Pinstripe.
Notable Braves in these 3 games - John Smoltz, Julio Franco, Gary Sheffield, Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones, and Javy Lopez. Notable Phillies - Bobby Abreu, Pat Burrell, Scott Rolen and Jimmy Rollins.
This card could also be from July 22-23 game against the Marlins.
Notable Braves in these 3 games - John Smoltz, Julio Franco, Gary Sheffield, Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones, and Javy Lopez. Notable Phillies - Bobby Abreu, Pat Burrell, Scott Rolen and Jimmy Rollins.
This card could also be from July 22-23 game against the Marlins.
Rangers at Athletics - July 19-21, 2002
July 19, 2002, July 20, 2002 and July 21, 2002 - Rangers at Athletics. The Rangers show up in Oakland in 1961 Washington Senators Road Grey, up against the very colorful Athletics in 1972 Oakland Athletics Home Yellow.
Notable Rangers in these games - Michael Young, Alex Rodriguez, Juan Gonzalez, Rafael Palmeiro, Chan Ho Park and Ivan Rodriguez. Notable Athletics - Miguel Tejada, David Justice, Jermaine Dye, Mark Mulder and Eric Chavez.
Athletics wore this jersey in 9 games including these 3 hosting the Rangers, at the Angels for 7/23-7/25, and then at the Rangers on 7/27-7/28
Notable Rangers in these games - Michael Young, Alex Rodriguez, Juan Gonzalez, Rafael Palmeiro, Chan Ho Park and Ivan Rodriguez. Notable Athletics - Miguel Tejada, David Justice, Jermaine Dye, Mark Mulder and Eric Chavez.
Athletics wore this jersey in 9 games including these 3 hosting the Rangers, at the Angels for 7/23-7/25, and then at the Rangers on 7/27-7/28
Braves at Marlins - July 22-23, 2002
July 22 and July 23, 2002 - Braves at Marlins. The Braves put on the same 1974 Road Blue jerseys they wore on July 19th-21st. The Marlins swapped in the home version of the 1982 Miami Marlins that matched up with the road jersey they used against the Mets on 7/15-7/16.
Notable Braves in these two games - Julio Franco, Gary Sheffield, Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones, Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux. Notable Marlins - Kevin Millar, Derrek Lee and A.J. Burnett.
Notable Braves in these two games - Julio Franco, Gary Sheffield, Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones, Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux. Notable Marlins - Kevin Millar, Derrek Lee and A.J. Burnett.
Athletics at Angels - July 23-25, 2002
July 23, July 24 and July 25, 2002 - Athletics at Angels. The Athletics wear the same 1972 Yellow A's uniforms they wore at home on 7/20-7/22. The Angels counter in 1982 Home California Angels jerseys.
Notable Athletics in this series - Miguel Tejada, David Justice, Jermaine Dye, Eric Chavez, Tim Hudson and Barry Zito. Notable Angels in this series - Darin Erstad, Tim Salmon, Garret Anderson, Troy Glaus, Aaron Sele and Kevin Appier.
The Troy Glaus jersey swatch is from the throwback uniform.
Notable Athletics in this series - Miguel Tejada, David Justice, Jermaine Dye, Eric Chavez, Tim Hudson and Barry Zito. Notable Angels in this series - Darin Erstad, Tim Salmon, Garret Anderson, Troy Glaus, Aaron Sele and Kevin Appier.
The Troy Glaus jersey swatch is from the throwback uniform.
Phillies at Braves - July 26-28, 2002
July 26, July 27, and July 28, 2002 - Phillies at Braves. The Phillies don 1974-1975 Powder Blue "pajamas", while the Braves wear their 1974 Braves Home "feather" jerseys.
Notable Phillies in this series - Jimmy Rollins, Bobby Abreu, Pat Burrell, Scott Rolen. Notable Braves - Gary Sheffield, Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones, Julio Franco, John Smoltz, Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine.
Notable Phillies in this series - Jimmy Rollins, Bobby Abreu, Pat Burrell, Scott Rolen. Notable Braves - Gary Sheffield, Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones, Julio Franco, John Smoltz, Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine.
Athletics at Rangers - July 27-28, 2002
July 27 and July 28, 2002 - Athletics at Rangers. The Athletics wear their "gold" jerseys for the third series in 2002. The Rangers wear 1961 Washington Senators home pinstripes.
Notable Athletics - Miguel Tejada, Eric Chavez, David Justice, Jermaine Dye and Barry Zito. Notable Rangers - Alex Rodriguez, Juan Gonzalez, Rafael Palmer, Ivan Rodriguez, Michael Young and Chan Ho Park.
Notable Athletics - Miguel Tejada, Eric Chavez, David Justice, Jermaine Dye and Barry Zito. Notable Rangers - Alex Rodriguez, Juan Gonzalez, Rafael Palmer, Ivan Rodriguez, Michael Young and Chan Ho Park.
Dodgers at Giants - July 28, 2002
July 28, 2002 - Dodgers at Giants. The 2001 game that was cancelled due to 9/11, was played on this date. The Giants wore 1951 Giants Home Jerseys.
Notable Giants - Jeff Kent, J.T. Snow, Jason Schmidt.
No Cards located from this game yet, although the 1951 and 2002 jerseys are very similar looking. The Giants did wear appropriate 1951 hats with the interwined "NY".
Found an example on COMC
https://www.comc.com/Cards/Baseball/2003/Bowman_-_Base/91/Jason_Schmidt/2580495"][IMG]https://img.comc.com/i/Baseball/2003/Bowman---Base/91/Jason-Schmidt.jpg
Notable Giants - Jeff Kent, J.T. Snow, Jason Schmidt.
No Cards located from this game yet, although the 1951 and 2002 jerseys are very similar looking. The Giants did wear appropriate 1951 hats with the interwined "NY".
Found an example on COMC
https://www.comc.com/Cards/Baseball/2003/Bowman_-_Base/91/Jason_Schmidt/2580495"][IMG]https://img.comc.com/i/Baseball/2003/Bowman---Base/91/Jason-Schmidt.jpg
Mets at Expos - September 15, 2002
September 15, 2002 - Mets at Expos. The Expos dress-up for 80's Day, with their 1980-1991 Home jersey.
Notable Expos - Vladimir Guerrero and Javier Vazquez.
No Cards located from this game yet.
Notable Expos - Vladimir Guerrero and Javier Vazquez.
No Cards located from this game yet.