1974 Topps Factory Set

[deweyinthehall]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

It may make a ton of sense, but I'm here to tell you it didn't happen. I had over 1500 cards pulled from all-660 packs in 1973, with nary a single checklist.
You may recall that this was discussed a few years ago:

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...hlight=simpson

Your earlier post references a book by a Mr. Erbe in 1981 - what book is that?

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by deweyinthehall

Your earlier post references a book by a Mr. Erbe in 1981 - what book is that?

That must be this. I have a copy and wore it out back in the day looking stuff up. It had distinct advantages over Beckett with a wider range of sets and an alphabetical checklist.

In addition, some of you you may recall I worked for Current Card Prices when it was launched. Richie Schwararoch, who owned it, ripped out pages from a copy of this book and we marked them up for the typist who put together our original lists in the 'zine. I remember calling Ralph Nozaki up and checking on certain variations as part of this process.

[Vintagevault13]

I am thoroughly enjoying reading this thread. As a fan of the 1974 set, it is great to see this much discussion. I realize that the design and lack of rookies has not endeared this set to many. However, this thread shows that it is, at the very least, one of the more intriguing sets of the decade.

[JollyElm]

Well, I think it's time to show some cards. I love the 1974 set!!!! Here's a sampling of the cool shots...

1974a.jpg
1974b.jpg
1974c.jpg
1974d.jpg

[deweyinthehall]

I've always thought 1974 was a great set - I'd put it at 4th best of the 70s after 78, 72, and 76.

I started collecting in 1978, so 74 was one of those sets I first discovered looking through a big old shoe box full of loose cards belonging to a friend who began collecting before me. The first card I ever owned was a beat-up Gail Hopkins of the Royals.

Here are just a few of way to many favorites I have to list (sorry if they are duplicates of those already listed -for some reason I can't see those). And yes, Hopkins is here.

[rats60]

This is my favorite along with the Ryan and Schmidt

[Vintagevault13]

Love the pics of cards. The 1974 Ryan and Seaver cards are my favorite pitcher “action” shots of all time.