1950s Bowman VS Topps

[drew20]

Originally Posted by Gr8Beldini

I disagree with 54 & 55 being cheaper. While no Mantle to contend with, these 2 sets have some bonkers rookie cards. Aaron, Clemente & Koufax are all more expensive than a 4th year Mantle likely would have been. '56 is the best Topps set of all time. The artwork, player selection (everybody except Stan is there) and the reasonable price. Even a decent Mantle can be found reasonably priced.

You are probably correct on the price but I respectfully disagree on '56 being the best topps set. I've always had a thing with the 1957 set, it's got everybody you would ever want in a set. Great HOF rookies in Frank Robinson, Brooks Robinson, Drysdale, Mazeroski. The '57 set has the famous Yankees power hitters card with Mantle and Berra, the last Campanella playing card, etc.

Long story short, you really can't go wrong with any 50s set in my opinion.