2021 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball Variations Guide

By Ryan Cracknell - December 8, 2021

December 8, 2021

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2021 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball Variations continue on with the themes found in the initial release from earlier in the year. That means a lot to keep track of, whether it’s hunting for different photos, subtle color changes, nameplates or even how a player’s position is noted on the back of the card.

All told, 2021 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball has six different types of variations.

Action Image, which are exclusive to hobby, are standard photo changes. 1972 Topps Baseball is heavy on portraits and posed shots. Because it mimics the original, 2021 Topps Heritage Baseball does, too. Action Image Variations change that, though, swapping out the static shots and going with more in-game pictures.

City Uniform Variations are the evolution of popular Throwback Variations. These show players in special uniforms. Like Throwbacks have been for years, these are the toughest of the 2021 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball variations. It’s worth noting that some of the players here do not have base cards in 2021 Heritage High Number. When it comes to retail blasters, these tough variations are 1:7,326 packs.

Returning for another year are Error Variations. These all have intentional mistakes like missing names. Some require a look on the back to locate some sort of subtle change.

Missing Stars and hobby-only Team Name Color Swap both play off of the set’s design. Missing Stars cards remove the icons that bookend both sides of the team name banner on the front. For Color Swaps, you’ll need to look closely at the colors making the 3-D effect in the team name.

Finally, there are Nickname Variations. These simply change the player’s name on the front to a nickname they’re known for.

No Codes Required

A lot of collectors have become accustomed to looking at the small fine print on the back to identify variations in Topps products. Here, you don’t need to.

Continuing with the past few years for Heritage, variations come with a clear label on the back. To check, simply look just below the card number on the reverse. If it’s a variation, it’ll be labelled in the small curved notch. Not only will you know if it’s a variation but exactly what type of SSP it is.

2021 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball Variations Missing Stars Andrew Vaughn Reverse

2021 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball Variations Checklist

Here’s a full list of 2021 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball variations. If you’re looking for a specific card, click on the links to see what’s currently available on eBay.

2021 Topps Heritage High Number Baseball Variations Gallery

Use the tabs to easily navigate between variation types. More cards and images will be added as they become available.

Action
City Uniform
Error
Missing Stars
Nickname
Team Color

Action

2021 Topps Heritage High Number Action Image Variations

Action Image Variations are exclusive to hobby packs.

501 Francisco Lindor, New York Mets

540 Akil Baddoo, Detroit Tigers

541 Jonathan India, Cincinnati Reds

546 Alex Kirilloff, Minnesota Twins

550 Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs

554 Paul DeJong, St. Louis Cardinals

P556 Buster Posey, San Francisco Giants

558 Ozzie Albies, Atlanta Braves

561 Yermin Mercedes, Chicago White Sox

566 Manny Machado, San Diego Padres

569 Andres Gimenez, Cleveland Indians

577 Victor Gonzalez, Los Angeles Dodgers

584 Jarred Kelenic, Seattle Mariners

587 Gary Sanchez, New York Yankees

598 Brailyn Marquez, Chicago Cubs

616 Nolan Arenado, St. Louis Cardinals

619 Ha-Seong Kim, San Diego Padres

624 Andrew Vaughn, Chicago White Sox

627 Anthony Rendon, Los Angeles Angels

641 Jake Cronenworth, San Diego Padres

665 Jazz Chisholm Jr., Miami Marlins

669 Blake Snell, San Diego Padres

2021 Topps Heritage Baseball Variations Blake Snell Action — **Action – pitching**

686 Zach McKinstry, Los Angeles Dodgers

700 Xander Bogaerts, Boston Red Sox

716 George Springer, Toronto Blue Jays

City Uniform

2021 Topps Heritage High Number City Uniform Variations

Pack Odds: 1:7326 blaster

533 Jose Abreu, Chicago White Sox

550 Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs

561 Yermin Mercedes, Chicago White Sox

571 Nick Madrigal, Chicago White Sox

576 Javier Baez, Chicago Cubs

578 Bobby Dalbec, Boston Red Sox

588 Sergio Alcantara, Chicago Cubs

590 Eduardo Escobar, Arizona Diamondbacks

598 Anthony Rizzo, Chicago Cubs

624 Andrew Vaughn, Chicago White Sox

631 Brandon Crawford, San Francisco Giants

645 Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox

665 Jazz Chisholm Jr., Miami Marlins

697 Jesus Aguilar, Miami Marlins

700 Xander Bogaerts, Boston Red Sox

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