Post War Set Collectors - Rank Em

[7nohitter]

I'm wondering what others find difficult about the '57 set. I am about 3/4's of the way through putting it together (admittedly in VG-EX) condition....I love the look of 'used' cards so I don't mind creases and soft corners.

I have had no problem finding cards in any condition...In fact I started with the biggies (there are many in this set): Aaron, Banks, Mays, F. Robinson, Kaline, Williams, etc...

I know the mid series is 'tough' but nothing that I've found to be impossible.

It's been a fun set to put together!

[Harliduck]

Originally Posted by 7nohitter

I'm wondering what others find difficult about the '57 set. I am about 3/4's of the way through putting it together (admittedly in VG-EX) condition....I love the look of 'used' cards so I don't mind creases and soft corners.

I have had no problem finding cards in any condition...In fact I started with the biggies (there are many in this set): Aaron, Banks, Mays, F. Robinson, Kaline, Williams, etc...

I know the mid series is 'tough' but nothing that I've found to be impossible.

It's been a fun set to put together!

I ranked 57 so high because there are more HOF Rookies than any other set I believe. 6! Two of those are in the tough mid-series (Brooks/Bunning) and the sheer number of HOF stars is really high, especially when you compare it to the other sets. Throw out the 52s...and really think about it by year. 53s...low star power...54s...you got the big 3 rookies then a bunch of commons/coaches...55s...three big time HOF rc's but only 206 cards. 56s...lots of second year cards, all affordable, and still a low amount of cards. 58s & 59s lack the BIG rookies and the commons are cheap and available (even the 59 highs aren't that bad). So to me, when you compare with the other years, it just is quite tough in comparison. Just my opinion, and I only need 3 more to complete.

[Harliduck]

Here is the number of HOF Post War Topps Rookies by year -

1952 T - 3 (Wilhelm, Mathews, Williams)
1953 T - 0
1954 T - 4 (Aaron, Kaline, Banks, Lasorda)
1955 T - 3 (Killebrew, Koufax, Clemente)
1956 T - 2 (Alston, Aparicio)
1957 T - 6 (Drysdale, Bunning, F Robinson, B Robinson, Mazeroski, Herzog)
1958 T - 1 (Cepeda)
1959 T - 3 (Gibson, Anderson, Frick)
1960 T - 2 (Yastrzemski, McCovey)
1961 T - 3 (Santo, Marichal, Williams)
1962 T - 2 (Brock, Perry)
1963 T - 2 (Stargell, Oliva)
1964 T - 1 (Neikro)
1965 T - 4 (Carlton, Hunter, Morgan, Perez)
1966 T - 3 (Jenkins, Palmer, Sutton)
1967 T - 2 (Seaver, Carew)
1968 T - 2 (Ryan, Bench)
1969 T - 3 (Weaver, Jackson, Fingers)
1970 T - 0
1971 T - 1 (Blyleven)
1972 T - 1 (Fisk)
1973 T - 2 (Schmidt, Gossage)
1974 T - 1 (Winfield)
1975 T - 4 (Carter, Yount, Brett, Rice)
1976 T - 1 (Eckersley)
1977 T - 2 (Dawson, Sutter)
1978 T - 2 (Molitar, Murray)
1979 T - 1 (Smith)
1980 T - 1 (Henderson)





There are for sure other high cost rookies that aren't HOFers...most notably 63 Rose...but back to 57, there is the Richardson and Kubek rookies as well that are pricey. Other non HOF Rookies to consider - 58 Maris, 70 Munson, etc...

[campyfan39]

Very cool list of HOF RC's.
Thanks for posting.

I agree with all of the lists pretty much but I think 53 is tougher than 57 IMO. Some pretty big ones like Mantle and Mays second cards, Paige, etc. then the high numbers including Podres and Gilliam RC's.

[Harliduck]

Originally Posted by campyfan39

Very cool list of HOF RC's.
Thanks for posting.

I agree with all of the lists pretty much but I think 53 is tougher than 57 IMO. Some pretty big ones like Mantle and Mays second cards, Paige, etc. then the high numbers including Podres and Gilliam RC's.

I may have undervalued the 53s. I have a small chunk of them, but nothing of note and have not actively pursued them with any type of focus. I ranked by lack of HOF RC's, low number of cards, and low number of stars. The Mays & Mantle are classics and spendy for sure...but I think what I didn't consider is just how expensive those high numbers are. After looking around, I think you have a point...