My three favorite Topps sets with three things I'd change

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Originally Posted by jason.1969

First Place: 1957

Great photographs, a first for Topps--reminds me of 1953 Bowman color--and a variety of poses, unlike the 1958 set, which is way too many headshots. The special cards like "Dodger Sluggers" add personality to the set as well, and the cards of Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams are classic poses that outshine all other Topps issues.

Three things I'd change -
1. Would have loved a Jackie Robinson card in this set. Made my own.
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2. Ditto for Stan Musial.
3. Really hate that the Hank Aaron photo is reversed. 1957 was THE year for the Hammer...MVP and World Championship...I realize Topps wouldn't have known this at the time the card went to press, but what a shame they got it wrong.

Completely agree! I was just thinking it would have been cool to have a Jackie Robinson tribute card in the 57 set.

Musial missing from many of the 50's sets always bugged me. If I could add him to any set, it would be the 57, and also since #145 wasn't issued in 58, and they finally signed Musial late in the year, someone at Topps could have wised up and realized they could have issued a regular Musial card in 58 as #145.

Back to the 57 set, I wish Maris had his rookie card in this set as well.