1973 Topps Comics

[ALR-bishop]

In the early years Topps just needed a license from MLB but starting in the late 60s the players association under Marvin Miller was also a factor. Hence so many old photos and blotted logos in the 68/69 sets. That may have been a factor. Not sure. Dave Hornish probably has better insight on the logo issue

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

In the early years Topps just needed a license from MLB but starting in the late 60s the players association under Marvin Miller was also a factor. Hence so many old photos and blotted logos in the 68/69 sets. That may have been a factor. Not sure. Dave Hornish probably has better insight on the logo issue

I think Topps was just trying to save some dough and show some fiscal oversight having become a public company in March 1972. They also got away from logos on Football and Basketball sets for a bit there too. I never noticed with those two sports back then but for baseball, I always thought logo-less sets were cheesy as a kid.

[ALBB]

very nice, way nicer then the 1979 version...

[raulus]

Since the original pics were so blurry, here's an attempt at a few more that might be clearer, just for anyone who wants to get a closer look without having to check them out at the PSA cert verification website.

[JustinD]

Definitely one of my favorite Topps oddballs too!

I love these 60's and 70's test sets.

Great pickup.

[jb67]

Congrats. Busting a 9 on any of those is amazing. Love that set. I only have one.

[frankhardy]

After looking for a Joe Torre for my Cardinals team sets for about 15 years, I finally found one (PSA 7) about 3 years ago. It is one of the toughest to find in my collection.

Edited to say - it is a PSA 6 not PSA 7.