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Old 03-25-2021, 10:21 AM
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I like the 1961 Topps set. Features more or less every major star of the time and the design is great. Not to mention an iconic year for baseball in general.
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I like the 1961 Topps set. Features more or less every major star of the time and the design is great. Not to mention an iconic year for baseball in general.
I agree. That set could have been improved a little-- better shot selection on major stars Mays, Banks and Killebrew for example--but the card and set design are great. Highlight cards of Ruth, Gehrig, Walter Johnson, Matty and Hornsby are a nice added touch- now if they could have just swapped out the Haddix no-hitter and 26 inning tie cards for say, anything by Ty Cobb and Ted Williams (and maybe add Joe D's 56 game streak), that would have been icing on the cake.

It was indeed an iconic year for baseball, and an innovative one for Topps also-- first extensive use of checklists and league leaders, along with a neat set of MVPs. The high-number AS yielded a pretty good crop too--12 HOFers plus Maris in that magical season.
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I like the 68 set. Great upcoming 70s stars along with the super stars from 50s and 60s.
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Old 03-25-2021, 11:40 AM
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Yes, the ‘61 set is awesome for all the reasons you mention. I don’t know if it’s just my ‘61 collection, but it seems like they they’re lacking the gloss of other early 1960 Topps sets.
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Well if the set is a gift, 1954 Topps all the way. Always has been my favorite. Aaron, Banks, Kaline RCs. Classic cards of most of the big stars. Two Ted Williams cards. Action and portraits, great colors.



Honorable mention 1956 Topps. After the Unity it had everyone who was willing to be on a card (Musial), great design, nice action and portrait combo.

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1954 followed by 1961. I love the art format and size of the 54 set. Just visually exciting to look at and has two Ted Williams cards. The 61 set just has a classic baseball card look to it and is easy on the eye. Like someone already mentioned it has every star of the day in it.
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