The Top 20 Players of the Topps Era

[jchcollins]

I'd agree that Nolan Ryan needs to be on the list somewhere. If we are relating all this to Topps, Ryan's RC was likely the most popular card in the entire vintage hobby for about 5 years or so starting close to 1990. I'm sure some would disagree, but it was and is still - certainly up there.

[skelly423]

I know he doesn't quite have the career counting stats, but I'm going to throw some love in Larry Doby's direction. Obviously there are exceptional factors to his case that go beyond statistics that are impossible to really measure. I just think he deserves to be mentioned in the conversation.

[Kutcher55]

Your list looks good, rats60. Of those players, here are some years that are personal favorites of mine:

Bench: The 69 is probably the obvious choice, not going out on a limb there.

Yaz: I like the 71, it's a unique look for Yaz. 62 is also nice with the triple bat illusion.

Banks: Huge fan of a 67. Great balance on this card and great smile from Ernie.

Gibson: The '68 for the historical significance. Nice portrait too. His 71 is cool as well if you demand an action shot...

Spahn: I appreciate both the 57 and the 58. Two totally different cards, so if one doesn't strike your fancy; the other one might.

[bk400]

Originally Posted by Kutcher55

Your list looks good, rats60. Of those players, here are some years that are personal favorites of mine:

Bench: The 69 is probably the obvious choice, not going out on a limb there.

Yaz: I like the 71, it's a unique look for Yaz. 62 is also nice with the triple bat illusion.

Banks: Huge fan of a 67. Great balance on this card and great smile from Ernie.

Gibson: The '68 for the historical significance. Nice portrait too. His 71 is cool as well if you demand an action shot...

Spahn: I appreciate both the 57 and the 58. Two totally different cards, so if one doesn't strike your fancy; the other one might.

+1

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

I'd agree that Nolan Ryan needs to be on the list somewhere. If we are relating all this to Topps, Ryan's RC was likely the most popular card in the entire vintage hobby for about 5 years or so starting close to 1990. I'm sure some would disagree, but it was and is still - certainly up there.

I like your overall idea. I agree with the Nolan Ryan comment.