Which iconic set had the best sequel?
 

T206, 1933 Goudey, and 1952 Topps are the undisputed kings of the hobby, but by coincidence (I think) all three were followed by sets that are iconic in their own right.

Which sequel set is your favorite: T205, 1934 Goudey, or 1953 Topps, and why?

Of the three mentioned, I really like the design of the 1953 set. Stars galore and harder SPs and high numbers. Exactly what a set should be :)

Since T205 is better than T206 that is clearly the answer!

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Easy answer for me...

This is a prewar forum with lots of guys who love the old stuff, so I expect T205 will win by a significant margin. Although, objectively, I think you could make a solid argument for 1953 Topps.

I also think 1915 CJ (the fake 1914s) and 49 Bowman could be in the mix (I think every bowman through 1952 is an awesome sequel)

Leon, the Cobb is awesome!

I love the look of the 205’s and the various ad backs

I like the look of the 53 Topps way better than the 52s.

I'm surprised how popular this opinion is. I prefer T206s all day! I voted '53 Topps - not quite as great as '52 IMO but very nice.

Same here. I honestly dont even really like the t205 set at all. idk why it just doesnt do it for me, prefer the t206s way more. I also voted 53 topps cause im a 50s topps and bowman set builder at heart.

The question is will anyone vote for '34 Goudey?

I was thinking the same thing. I figured the beautiful Yellow Gehrig, the Greenberg rookie, and the Lajoie (we all know it’s a 1934 Goudey) would draw at least a handful of votes.

T205 for me as well.beautiful set. I like the 53 topps set much better than the 52 but I think the 52 set is by far the most overrated set of all time, I’ll never understand the love for it?

CJ
 

1914 / 1915 Cracker Jack.

I might add that T202 in 1912 was the sequel to T205 from the year before. T202 has, essentially, 2 T205 cards, plus an action photo, and great, lengthy and interesting biographies on all three sections. Plus, you can get HOFers really cheap. "A Great Batsman" for example, with a center action shot of Lajoie and biography on back, is available in decent condition for under $200.

I love the 1934 Goudey Set, but the T205 is the best set ever made, so no contest there.

When I saw this thread I opened it with the intention to vote for 1952 Bowman…but it’s not even an option!

1951 Bowman is certainly an iconic set (great artwork, larger format than previous Bowman releases, and the two biggest post war rookie cards).

And some say that 1952 artwork is even better, and the faux autographs replacing the box letters make them look a little more elegant.

Where’s the love? :)

'53 Topps was an easy choice in light of my opinion that T206 is much more attractive than T205, 1933 Goudey is moderately more attractive than 1934 Goudey (and has 4 more Ruths), and 1953 Topps is significantly more attractive than 1952 Topps.

As one commenter astutely pointed out, every Bowman set from ‘49 to’53 has a great claim to being the best sequel. I focused on the conventional big 3 when I asked the question, but you’re right that the 1952 Bowman belongs on this list.

Thanks Ryan. And if I find a 3rd one I love (and can afford), I will own it too!
To me, the T205 Cobb is one of the most visually appealing cards in the hobby.

Never been a big fan of 1953 Topps. Too many head shots. Prefer some game action… which is why the Mays is my favorite from the set.

Of the three, I voted t205 but consider 53 topps a close second.

I love that t205 is so colorful, and also love the period write-ups on the backs.
To me, the only negative to t205 is the three different designs. I really like all three a lot, but to see them as one set messes with my ocd a bit.

three t205 designs in order of preference for me:

1. NL
2. AL (although it has really closed the gap between 1&2 the last few years)
3. minor league