1956 or 1957 Topps? Which would you choose?

[BearBailey]

1957 for me, great set, great photography, tremendous rookies. I certainly like the 1956 set but to me the 1957 set is the best of the 50s.

[bnorth]

I like the 57's way better. Besides the 55 Bowman set I do not care for the horizontal cards.

[Econteachert205]

This is a great choice to make. People are passionate on both sides but both are great sets so you really can't lose. i would personally pick the 56 and buy the major rookies from 57 at a later date.

[DBesse27]

57's look washed out to me, and boring. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a simple design, like 64, 66, 67 Topps. But 57 is dull.

[PolarBear]

The 57 is a more iconic set. I agree, the photography isn't up to 53 Bowman standards, but the muted colors make it look all the more like a vintage set.

57 is the winner hands down.

[RTK]

'57, great cards. Almost ahead of their time with great photography.

[GregC]

I'd vote 56. Eaxh card in that set looks like a miniature work of art. The vibrant colors, portrait/action image combo, a stunning Mantle/Koufax/Clemente/Aaron/Mays...

[Griffins]

Another vote for '56. The photography in '57 is muddy.

[Exhibitman]

Take the ones you like best.

Me, I prefer the scope of the 1957 set. You lose Rizzuto and Jackie but you get the other two Robinsons and over 100 more cards.

[Mark70Z]

Love the 1957 set!