I've never really been into the rookies thing. There were solid reasons for it mattering on pre 1980 ish cards, but they were already fading reasons by 77.
That being said, I'd pick one of 3 ways each with something interesting.
All - something to be said for a larger search.
Just the card from the hot set that year - Arod SP diecut, rather than the base set or other companies. That sort of thing.
The card from the set with the earliest release date- Takes a bunch of research, but one of the sets will actually be "first" from the mid 80's there was a bit of a rush to see who could get the sets out earlier.
I wouldn't leae out the earlier regional sets either. Some are tougher than the cost would lead you to think, and give a display some variety.
Steve B
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