2022 Topps Once Upon a Time in Queens Complete Set Checklist
Published March 30, 2026 · Last updated March 30, 2026 · Big Apple Collects
Once Upon a Time in Queens Complete Set celebrates the legendary 1986 New York Mets championship team. The 40-card base set chronicles the Mets' magical season from spring training through their World Series triumph. Key figures include Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter, and manager Davey Johnson. The set also features unique cards highlighting team moments, expectations, and the championship celebration. Parallel rainbow likely includes numbered tiers from Gold /50 down to Superfractor 1/1, though exact parallels may vary from standard Topps releases.
What to chase: Collectors should chase cards of Hall of Famers Gary Carter (#6, #18, #29, #31) and Keith Hernandez (#2, #22, #26). Dwight Gooden appears on multiple cards (#4, #5, #9, #16) making his parallels highly sought after. The Gooden/Strawberry/Tyson combo card (#21) and the Gooden/Nolan Ryan matchup (#28) are unique highlights. Rarest parallels include Red /5 and Superfractor 1/1 versions of the star players.
| # | Player | Team | Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Mets | ||
| 2 | New York Mets | ||
| 3 | Davey Johnson | New York Mets | |
| 4 | New York Mets | ||
| 5 | New York Mets | ||
| 6 | Gary Carter | New York Mets | |
| 7 | New York Mets | ||
| 8 | Mookie Wilson | New York Mets | |
| 9 | New York Mets | ||
| 10 | Frank Cashen | New York Mets | |
| 11 | Roger McDowell | New York Mets | |
| 12 | Great Expectations | New York Mets | |
| 13 | Davey Johnson | New York Mets | |
| 14 | Whitey Herzog / Davey Johnson | St. Louis Cardinals / New York Mets | |
| 15 | America's Team | New York Mets | |
| 16 | New York Mets | ||
| 17 | Ron Darling | New York Mets | |
| 18 | Gary Carter | New York Mets | |
| 19 | New York Mets | ||
| 20 | Ray Knight | New York Mets | |
| 21 | Gooden / Strawberry / Tyson | New York Mets | |
| 22 | New York Mets | ||
| 23 | Let's Go Mets! | New York Mets | |
| 24 | New York Mets | ||
| 25 | Clincher | New York Mets | |
| 26 | New York Mets | ||
| 27 | New York Mets | ||
| 28 | Dwight Gooden / Nolan Ryan | New York Mets / Houston Astros | |
| 29 | Gary Carter | New York Mets | |
| 30 | Mets win the Pennant! | New York Mets | |
| 31 | Gary Carter | New York Mets | |
| 32 | Mookie Wilson | New York Mets | |
| 33 | Pandemonium in Queens | New York Mets | |
| 34 | Ray Knight | New York Mets | |
| 35 | Jesse Orosco | New York Mets | |
| 36 | Mission Accomplished | New York Mets | |
| 37 | Jimmy Kimmel | ||
| 38 | Cousin Sal | ||
| 39 | World Series Parade | New York Mets | |
| 40 | A Year to Remember | New York Mets |
Checklist data sourced from official manufacturer releases. Subject to change. Cards with scans link to full pages with images and pricing. · Official PDF
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many cards are in the 2022 Topps Once Upon a Time in Queens Complete Set base set?
The 2022 Topps Once Upon a Time in Queens Complete Set base set contains 40 cards.
Where can I find 2022 Topps Once Upon a Time in Queens Complete Set card images?
Cards marked with a scan thumbnail in the checklist above link to full card pages with front and back images, pricing data, and related cards.