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Originally Posted by IgnatiusJReilly
Thanks! I recently completed a Topps Banks base run and this was the last card I needed. I have always liked the 69 Banks (even though the image is a copy of the 68, or at least appears so) because I think the image epitomizes him as a player (broad smile, happy to play) and the design is excellent. Very happy with this addition!
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It is the same photo as the '68, but it looks so much better in this context - the white border really makes the blue pop, and the gradient effect from the border to the light blue sky/uniform to the darker blue sleeves/cap is beautiful. I don't hate the '68 burlap design like a lot of people do, but this card really illustrates why people like the '69 better. And, of course, the colors are particularly vivid on this Banks.