1953 Bowman Color. The color and photography is just beautiful and simplistic in its design. In 1953 it must have been similar to what collectors felt like when 1989 Upper Deck was introduced... just so different than what they were used to. One day I will actually take the plunge and collect the set.
Close second is not a typical favorite but the 1961 Topps set. Many people hate the "head" shots but I like many of the up close pics. The color on a nice example just explodes off the card. Another set pretty simplistic in it's design. Not a bunch of stuff on the pic or on the borders to distract or obstruct the photos. Add in the MVP cards, World Series cars and the Sporting News cards and its like multiple sets in one!
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