Is there anybody who doesn't like '71 BB?

[Gr8Beldini]

1971 is my favorite by a large margin. I wonder if everybody's love for '75 is solely because of the rookie selection. Strickly from a design standpoint, I'd take 1972 as my #2 and 1973 as my #3. Everybody hates 1976 because of the poor rookie selection but I always thought they were well designed cards.

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by Gr8Beldini

1971 is my favorite by a large margin. I wonder if everybody's love for '75 is solely because of the rookie selection. Strickly from a design standpoint, I'd take 1972 as my #2 and 1973 as my #3. Everybody hates 1976 because of the poor rookie selection but I always thought they were well designed cards.

To an extent, I can agree that the love for '75 is the rookie selection. BUT with there not being a set border color, they are very appealing as well. Also, the fact that you have the option of the mini set instead of simply a standard size set also adds to it's appeal.. Personally, '74 was my favorite set from the decade to put together. The lack of short prints is the main thing that appeals to me, but also the Washington variations and the traded set add to it's charm. Based solely on the base set (without variations and such), I'd have to go with either '75 or '78 as my favorite.. Again, I'm a guy that doesn't care much for paying a premium on short print high numbered commons..

[mjmj1966]

Although I like the 71 set, 72 would have to be my favorite because of design. Then 71, 73, 75.

[39special]

The '71 set is my favorite set from the '70's.The N.Ryan and Munson are my favorite cards from that set.

[4815162342]

1971 Topps? Nah, I'll take 1985 Donruss for my annoying condition sensitive black borders fix!

[Beatles Guy]

Not really a '71 fan. I really like '73,'75, and '79.

[theseeker]

of the 1971 set. It's my favorite design of all time. Not big into RC's, so that's never a determining factor for me. The 1972 set finishes a distant second for the decade in my book. It's phsychodelic design really embodies the era. It's a sharp contrast to the classic feel of the 1971 set. Although many collectors find it dull,l I also like the 1970 set.

It was a decade of changing times. The 1971 was the first set with action shots, making the 1970 set the last not to have them. The sets grow to record numbers in the early '70's. 1973 was the last year of series issues, making the overproduced 1974 set a first. 1976 marked a change, with its increased photo quality and clean design. It is an underappreciated era in the collector world. The 1971 set will always stand out for its timeless elegance.

[ALR-bishop]

Good post John. I am an old guy so the 50s and 60s are my kind of cards, but I very much understand your view of the 70s (which is when I entered the work force) and it's changing cards