What is your favorite set of the 1970s

[whelenfan]

I like the '71 best (I am working on it right now - slightly over half done), the '72 (I may start this one next) and the '73 (my first complete set). I really like the different series aspect of these early '70's sets.

[ALR-bishop]

Elmo--welcome aboard

Mark--you and Bob are not compatible

[jimtigers65]

For me the 1972 set is one of my all-time favorites. I liked the high number cards with the "Traded" stamped on the front.

[1963Topps Set]

It is amazing how the 1976, 1977 and 1978 sets are completely ignored!

[Beatles Guy]

1979 with 1973 a close 2nd.

[bobc88]

I like both the '71 and '72 sets but give the nod to 1971 when, as an 8 year old kid, I remember standing in line for the snack bar at my little league baseball field every Saturday to buy a pack or two of cards with a stick of gum and a coin inside.

Bob C

[nolemmings]

This topic has come up from time to time. I like the '71s best, although I wish they did have better stat backs. '72 was the most innovative, with Boyhood photos, the traded cards and the multitude of in action cards; still, no kudos for that here because 787 cards should include something out of the ordinary. I don't care for "busy" front designs-- the old love 'em or hate 'em argument-- so 72 and 75 don't do it for me, especially the latter, which does not even have color coordination within the same team (blasphemy for those of us who grew up in the 60s', although '63 can grow on you).

I like the '76s. The photography quality could be better, but the pose selection is very good and the design is nice IMO. Still, those black-bordered beauties issued before the teams went to stretchy artificial uniforms get my vote.

[Rich Klein]

On an overall basis, I actually like the 77 set.

[JollyElm]

I think the simple reason most people don't regard the sets after 1973 so well (or just plainly ignore them in this type of setting) is due to them being released all at the same time (instead of in series) and being way overproduced. I guess most collectors seem to be purists in that regard. But yeah, the 1976 and 1977 sets are very, very cool in my book. And the action shots of '74 are exceptional.