Most attractive Topps cards 1952-1979

[commishbob]

I chose a favorite image from each decade. Nearly all the '57 Dodgers cards taken at Ebbets Field are pretty special. I love the Neal card with the scoreboard and wall signage behind him.

I remember the '61 Covington from when I was a beginning collector. The unique pose and wonderful Braves uni stood out. The Aaron is terrific as well but there's something about Covington at the bat rack ith fans behind him in the stands that just makes this card extra special in my eyes.

My Orioles bias may be in play with the third card but I have always felt it's the coolest card of the 70s and it's really my favorite for several reasons, the pose, his expression, the rookie award bowl, Just a very attractive card.

[bnorth]

I like the All Star cards, especially the American League ones with the red backgrounds. The 58 Mantle All Star is my favorite Mantle card.

Too new and technically many many cards but I really like this Topps All Star card. Just put it in the frame this morning and now need to figure out a place to put it.

[jchcollins]

Picking just one is going to be a subjective task by its nature, and you could be all over the place with different eras. I won't post pics because most of them have been shown already - but from the decades I collect - here are are some quick top of my head choices. There could be many more...

'56 Mantle
'65 Koufax
'72 Clemente
'82 Traded Ripken

[todeen]

Originally Posted by commishbob

I chose a favorite image from each decade. Nearly all the '57 Dodgers cards taken at Ebbets Field are pretty special. I love the Neal card with the scoreboard and wall signage behind him.



I remember the '61 Covington from when I was a beginning collector. The unique pose and wonderful Braves uni stood out. The Aaron is terrific as well but there's something about Covington at the bat rack ith fans behind him in the stands that just makes this card extra special in my eyes.



My Orioles bias may be in play with the third card but I have always felt it's the coolest card of the 70s and it's really my favorite for several reasons, the pose, his expression, the rookie award bowl, Just a very attractive card.

Totally agree with the 1961 Wes Covington. I wish that pic had been a bigger name player.

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[brian1961]

Just to sprinkle on some others:

1952 Topps Mickey Mantle -- mesmerizing

1959 Bazooka Mantle -- same

1960 Bazooka Mantle -- same

1961 Bazooka Mantle -- fabulous portrait

1961 Topps Dice Game, actually 1963, as was proved to us all on Net54baseball Postwar (Pre-1980) What a great-looking card, even in glorious black 'n white. Had they colorized them with the process done at the time, the card would be worth a good 50% more than its' already zooming price!

Good hot stove league discussion. Cheers! ---Brian Powell

[Bigdaddy]

Originally Posted by commishbob

I chose a favorite image from each decade. Nearly all the '57 Dodgers cards taken at Ebbets Field are pretty special. I love the Neal card with the scoreboard and wall signage behind him.

I remember the '61 Covington from when I was a beginning collector. The unique pose and wonderful Braves uni stood out. The Aaron is terrific as well but there's something about Covington at the bat rack ith fans behind him in the stands that just makes this card extra special in my eyes.

In general, the more lumber on the card, the better the card.

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by commishbob

My Orioles bias may be in play with the third card but I have always felt it's the coolest card of the 70s and it's really my favorite for several reasons, the pose, his expression, the rookie award bowl, Just a very attractive card.

I love that Eddie Murray looks like a 15 year veteran, on his Rookie card.