1972 Topps

[brewing]

I don't get it. I've seen this set listed as a favorite of some, I consider it the most over rated set of the 1970's.

Pro:
Cool design template.

Cons:
Grainy photographs throughout the set.
In Action cards of second stringers, I can't imagine how many kids were disappointed when they pulled a Tom Haller in action card.
Boyhood photos.
Cards that have pictures of trophy's.



Agree or Disagree?

[67_Palmer]

Agreed about the poor photo quality, but the design is so cool I tend to overlook it. The Nolan Ryan card is one of my favorite of his. I also really like the Clemente and F. Robinson cards.

[JollyElm]

I love that set and especially the 'in action' cards. You gotta remember that kids are into their own favorite team, so as a Mets fan I loved getting the Koosman, Foli, Kranepool, Frisella, Harrelson and the other 'in action' cards. It nearly doubled the size of my Mets pile, so that was a huge plus. It wasn't all about the stars, you know?

[brewing]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

I love that set and especially the 'in action' cards. You gotta remember that kids are into their own favorite team, so as a Mets fan I loved getting the Koosman, Foli, Kranepool, Frisella, Harrelson and the other 'in action' cards. It nearly doubled the size of my Mets pile, so that was a huge plus. It wasn't all about the stars, you know?

As a Tiger fan, it stinks having Tom Haller and Billy Martin in action cards. I didn't collect in 72, but I did collect during the in action release of 82. No Tigers, but I still enjoyed getting a 2nd card of the stars.

[chris6net]

What was strange about the In Action Cards were that teams like the Mets,Yanks,A,s and Giants all had at least 10 cards while the Orioles with the Robinsons,Powell,Palmer,Mcnally etc. and the Cardinals with Brock,Gibson, Torre(MVP) had none. I could see the 72 Indians having none but the Padres had about half a dozen. This never made sense to me even as a kid in 1972.

[ALR-bishop]

Great and colorful set with many cool variations...or if Daren is listening...print defects

[67_Palmer]

The interesting thing is how tastes change. There was a time when I had zero interest in the 58' set. Didn't like it at all. Somewhere along the way my taste changed and I now love that set.

[David W]

Originally Posted by chris6net

What was strange about the In Action Cards were that teams like the Mets,Yanks,A,s and Giants all had at least 10 cards while the Orioles with the Robinsons,Powell,Palmer,Mcnally etc. and the Cardinals with Brock,Gibson, Torre(MVP) had none. I could see the 72 Indians having none but the Padres had about half a dozen. This never made sense to me even as a kid in 1972.

I agree on the in action cards. Very odd distribution. Dick Dietz, Bob Barton, George Mitterwald, in action, but not Bob Gibson or F Robby? And Hank Aaron in action is the worst of the lot.

[Cardboard Junkie]

One really needs to be experienced with powerful hallucinagenics in order to fully appreciate the 72's. Dave.

[Gr8Beldini]

Originally Posted by chris6net

What was strange about the In Action Cards were that teams like the Mets,Yanks,A,s and Giants all had at least 10 cards while the Orioles with the Robinsons,Powell,Palmer,Mcnally etc. and the Cardinals with Brock,Gibson, Torre(MVP) had none. I could see the 72 Indians having none but the Padres had about half a dozen. This never made sense to me even as a kid in 1972.

Interesting. I never noticed that.

[Gr8Beldini]

Originally Posted by brewing

I don't get it. I've seen this set listed as a favorite of some, I consider it the most over rated set of the 1970's.

Pro:
Cool design template.

Cons:
Grainy photographs throughout the set.
In Action cards of second stringers, I can't imagine how many kids were disappointed when they pulled a Tom Haller in action card.
Boyhood photos.
Cards that have pictures of trophy's.

Agree or Disagree?

About the grainy photographs. Agree on the earlier series, but the high number shots are vivid and very colorful. Same thing with the semi-high numbers, though they have a reddish pink tint to them.