1963 may be the best looking when in NM centered condition. Just gorgeous. And yes they were great fun to open back in the day! Almost HD quality photos compared to everything that came before. Phenomenal backs, easy to read, even a cartoon.
1957 had that "old school" look, great backgrounds including several of the billboard covered fences that to me were part of what made the old stadiums so classic. Baggy uniforms, small gloves, interesting colors, they almost look like they came from the forties.
1961 although much hated I really like the photo/painting style of the cards. Cool in their simplicity although like many issues too many hatless head shots.
There really aren't any bad designs in the 50's/60's in my opinion. Well, maybe 1958 although it's growing on me.
Worst? 1979 I think. Horrible quality, not even fun to open the centering is so atrocious.
1970 is pretty boring.
1981 is very unmemorable. But 1989 is worse.
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