My choices for 1980. Which happens to be one of my favorite sets. I'm partial because the summer of 1980 I fell in love with baseball cards.
Great photo, of a great player. Also has my vote for best rookie card photo.
Awesome action shot of the Ryan Express. All Star label is an extra touch.
Simple photo taken during the game. Soft cap and All Star label are cool features. This one beat out the Gary Carter for me. Sometimes simple beats action.
30 years earlier and this card would have said "Lefty Carlton". There wasn't a better lefty on the planet in 1980. Cool action shot and you should tell by now, I'm a sucker for the All Star label.
One of the rare times you can see the knuckleball grip on a baseball card. Sure he pitched forever, but he won most of the games on crappy teams.
Honorable Mention:
Gary Carter
JR Richard
Reggie Jackson
George Foster