It is nice that the cards are sorted by team, because some numbers are totally unintelligible to read.

- Taken from Beckett.com

The 1997-98 Upper Deck set was issued in two series totaling 420 cards and was distributed in 12-card packs with a suggested retail price of $2.49. The fronts feature color player photos, while the backs carry player information and career statistics. Series 1 contains the following subsets: Star Rookie (181-195), Fan Favorites (196-208) and two checklists (209-210). Series 2 contains the following subsets: Physical Force (389-398), Program of Excellence (399-418) and two checklists (419-420). Card #229 was not printed. Two card number #239 were printed.