Hello all,
I would like to start compiling a list of the "tougher/toughest" common cards from each Topps set, organized by year.
By tougher/toughest, I am talking about cards that frequently have print defects, mis-cuts, centering issues, or any
type of obscure reason that would hinder their ability to receive a high grade such as an 8 or 9.
Please contribute but refrain from listing HOF'ers and SP's.
Let's also stay away from high numbers unless they blow away other highs from that year. This is for commons only.
This is my list so far:
1952 Topps:
Bobby Hogue #9
Monty Basgall #12
Eddie Robinson #32
Lou Kretlow #42
Gordon Goldsberry #46
Marv Rickert #50
Al Zarilla #70
Wes Westrum #75
Herman Wehmeier #80
1954 Topps:
Ben Wade #126
Buster Mills #227
1955 Topps:
Art Fowler #3
1957 Topps:
Lou Kretlow #139
Mike Garcia #300
1958 Topps:
John Roseboro #42
1960 Topps:
Felipe Alou #287
1961 Topps:
Ralph Houk #133
Bill Virdon #306
1963 Topps:
Pedro Ramos #14
Curt Simmons #22
Dick Schofield #34
Vic Power #40
Donnie Bowman #61
Ron Kline #84
Dick Stigman #89
Larry Burright #174
Jim Grant #227
Ellis Burton #262
Roy Sievers #283
Don Rudolph #291
Tommy Davis #310
Ernie Broglio #313
Dick Williams #328
Leon Wagner #335
Dom Zanni #354
Joe Azcue #501
1966 Topps:
Sam Mele #3
Tommy Davis #75
Jerry Lumpe #161
Nick Willhite #171
AL Batting Leaders #216
1967 Topps:
Jack Hamilton #2
Duke Sims #3
Matty Alou #10
Joe Sparma #13
Dave Bristol #21
Rick Wise #37
Joe Horner #41
Steve Barber #82
Jim Nash #90
Dick McAuliffe #170
Johnny Romano #196
Jack Kralick #316
Luis Tiant #377
Dave McNally #382
Andy Etchebarren #457
1969 Topps:
Mike Ferraro #83
Kevin Collins #127
1970 Topps:
Derron Johnson #125
Orioles Team #387
Ken Holtzman #505
Willie Horton #520
Wayne Garrett #628
Bud HArrelson #634
Pilots Team #713
1971 Topps:
Jim Shellenback #295
Claude Raymond #536
Larry Brown #539
Willie Davis #585
Mike Wegener #608
Phil Regan #634
Bobby Murcer #635
Lee Maye #733
1972 Topps:
Ray Culp #2
Bob Barton IA #40
Vida Blue IA #170
Paul Schaal #178
1973 Topps:
Woodie Fryman #146
Don Wilson #217
Dave Lemonds #534
Bob Heise #547
Rangers Managers #549
Davy Johnson #550
Yankees Team #556
Frank Howard #560
Jim Geddes #561
Steve Kealey #581
Royals Managers #593
Vic Harris #594
Dwight Evans #614
Denny McLain #630
Fred Scherman #660
1974 Topps:
Clay Carroll #111
Felix Millan #132
Fritz Peterson #229
Randy Hundley #319
Steve Braun #321
Jim Kaat #440
Bucket Dent #582
Ken Boswell #645
1975 Topps:
Frank Tanana #16
Dave Giusti #53
Rusty Staub #90
Orioles Team #117
Jesus Alou #253
Len Randel #259
Danny Frisella #343
Sal Bando #380
Ross Grimsley #458
Darrell Evans #475
Will McEnaney #481
Tommy Davis #564
Juan Beniquez #601
1976 Topps:
Rick Miller #302
Johnny Briggs #373
1977 Topps:
Don Money #79
Jose Cardenal #610
Ron Guidry #656
1978 Topps:
Rennie Stennett #165
Jackson Todd #481
Denny Doyle #642
1979 Topps:
Mets Team #82
Pirates Team #244
Jerry Terrell #273
Rich Gale #298
Dave Skaggs #367
1980 Topps:
Rick Reuschel #175
I know there are a ton of cards that I did not list. Please help in identifying more to add. THANKS
