I've really grown to love the '76 design.
1) Gary Carter - Back when I was a kid there were two ways you could acquire cards: packs and trading with the neighborhood kids. In the summer of 1983 I was introduced to something completely new. A store that sells nothing but cards! My mom took me and my buddy to the Magic City Card shop in Barberton, Ohio and I made my first single card purchase ever - the 1976 Gary Carter for $1.00 (a princely sum for a 13 year old). What a great memory.
2) Lou Brock - By far my favorite Lou Brock card. An action shot and the All-Star designation.
3) Johnny Bench - I love the look of Bench on this card. Dust blowing.
Ready for action.
4) Mickey Lolich - Just a great action shot.
5) Dave Concepcion - Cool All-Star card. Probably my favorite Concepcion card.
I had a lot that just couldn't make the cut to the top 5: Reuss, The A's All-Star (Rudi, Campy, Tenace), Rose. I really like this set.
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