Well I voted right away but thought I would wait to comment. I'm obviously in the minority here but I picked the 52 set. I feel that Topps got progressively better each year in two different eras. The first era is what I call the drawn at a which includes artwork based on drawn pictures as opposed to actual photos.
The leap in overall design both front and back from 52 to 53 is huge in my opinion. I understand the history about 52 and the importance it has in the hobby but compared to 53 through 56 is is by far my least favorite design.
As far as the photographic cards, 57 through 59, I feel the same way. They started something new and revolutionary then got better in each year. I understand the dislike for the 58 set but it has two redeeming factors in my opinion. First the All Star cards are some of my favorites and second Stan Musial was finally used on a Topps card.
All just my take from a collector who was even born for more than a decade later but it's how I look at it.
Great discussions. Let keep it going. Also I'm sorry Al for the 51s being left out. Maybe the next poll should be the best set of any type from post War through 51 exert that means Bowmans. Never mind. Carry on.
Drew
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Last edited by almostdone; 07-05-2015 at 06:10 PM.
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