3 best. 3 worst Topps issues

[JollyElm]

I found a site that seems to explain the 1973 wrapper issue. Apparently when the final series (high numbers) was released in certain parts of the country, they also included cards from the earlier series--but only in the high series packs released late in the summer. It's clear that all 660 cards were not available in packs from the beginning of the season onward.

"The high series packs had a unique “All 660 cards” notation in a triangle that slightly overlapped the image of the catcher. This variation had 2 different panel offers and a production code of 0-451-90-01-3."

[Vintagevault13]

Best: 1952, 1965, 1957

Worst: 1970, 1968, 1962

[Samsdaddy]

Best: 1965 is my all time favorite set. The design and bright colors makes this set a winner.

1963 is another winner for the same reasons as listed above. And, the 1975 set because it was the first year I started collecting and it brings back so many great memories as well as it was the best set of the decade.

Honorable mention goes to the 1964 set. I know some don't care for it but I really like it. If you put your cards in team order, there is no better set.
1967 set also is a super set, clean and simple design.

Now, for the worst IMHO.

1973. Very dull design.
1970, gray, dull, though I do like the All - Star cards.
Hard to come up with a third though I do not care for the 1968 issue (burlap borders), nor do I care much for the 1962 set with its woodgrain borders.