favorite 1970's Topps set?

[savedfrommyspokes]

72s for sure

[JollyElm]

I agree with Ed about the 1974 set. It really is a great collection of cards. Love it!!
But 1972 is by far my favorite. Although the player selection can be described as bizarre at best, the 'In Action' cards are great. And the high numbered 'Traded' cards are really cool.

[Collectorsince62]

1971. There's something about a near mint card from that set that puts them in a class apart from the others in that decade. Back in '71 I thought collecting cards was no longer cool for a 16-year old, so I stopped . . . but not for long. I came to my senses later that year but it was late in the season. Lucky for me because instead of the usual pack ripping, handling and packing into a shoebox (death to black borders) I ordered the complete set from Larry Fritsch over that Winter for about $25 where it remained untouched for years until I carefully put them in sheets a few years ago. I upgraded a few due to centering problems, but looking through that set of pristine black borders now is pure joy.

[jb67]

Originally Posted by Collectorsince62

1971. There's something about a near mint card from that set that puts them in a class apart from the others in that decade. Back in '71 I thought collecting cards was no longer cool for a 16-year old, so I stopped . . . but not for long. I came to my senses later that year but it was late in the season. Lucky for me because instead of the usual pack ripping, handling and packing into a shoebox (death to black borders) I ordered the complete set from Larry Fritsch over that Winter for about $25 where it remained untouched for years until I carefully put them in sheets a few years ago. I upgraded a few due to centering problems, but looking through that set of pristine black borders now is pure joy.

Agree with your statement about the 71's. My favorite 70's card without question.

[PM770]

I love the 75s. Certainly my favorite of all-time, not just the 70s. I also really like the 76 and 79 designs too. 74 has a good look. Love the black of the 71s. The 70s was just a great time for baseball card designs!

[K-Nole]

AAAAAAND, these are the stories that I LOVE to hear. Thanks for sharing. To the majority of us on this board, we are collectors, and we collect for the love of the hobby. Not the money or value or re-sale aspect, but rather because we love the hobby and how it takes us back to our childhood.
Thanks again for sharing. BTW, me and my son are getting closer to the end on this set. With a lot of of help and kindness from this board.

Originally Posted by Collectorsince62

1971. There's something about a near mint card from that set that puts them in a class apart from the others in that decade. Back in '71 I thought collecting cards was no longer cool for a 16-year old, so I stopped . . . but not for long. I came to my senses later that year but it was late in the season. Lucky for me because instead of the usual pack ripping, handling and packing into a shoebox (death to black borders) I ordered the complete set from Larry Fritsch over that Winter for about $25 where it remained untouched for years until I carefully put them in sheets a few years ago. I upgraded a few due to centering problems, but looking through that set of pristine black borders now is pure joy.

[CW]

1977.

Picked mostly for nostalgic reasons, but also because the set has some of the best baseball card photos in the history of Topps cards.

For example....

[brewing]

1971 - First use of action shots, and unique black border.

1970, 1973, 1975, 1978 in random order round out my top 5.

Dislike 1972 horrible player selection for IA cards and I am not a fan of the design. 1976 backs have to be the worst. I think the worst set in the first 50 years is 1979.

[Collectorsince62]

Originally Posted by K-Nole

AAAAAAND, these are the stories that I LOVE to hear. Thanks for sharing. To the majority of us on this board, we are collectors, and we collect for the love of the hobby. Not the money or value or re-sale aspect, but rather because we love the hobby and how it takes us back to our childhood.
Thanks again for sharing. BTW, me and my son are getting closer to the end on this set. With a lot of of help and kindness from this board.

AAAAAAND you nailed it. I have no intention of selling or grading the set - I just enjoy having it. Good luck finishing your own set. And working on it with your son is even better.

[chris6net]

1972 for me by a large margin. I think the 72 set was the best ever!