What's the best Topps card post 1956

[Lucas00]

Without being bias of my PC. These two are absolutely my favorites. The '58 batting foes to me is just an absolutely stunning card in every aspect.
And Hanks '61 just has something about it that is addicting to the eye to stare at. Something about the background and colors they chose just make it pop so much.

Aside from these I would definitely give honorable mentions to Willies '58, Clemente's '57 and Ernies '67

[Peter_Spaeth]

If the question is iconic, the rose and Ryan rookies are pretty iconic. If the question is subjective appeal, it doesn’t get much better for me than the 65 Mays and Aaron.

[Griffins]

The '71 Munson is the '53 Pee Wee Reese of Topps cards.

[cgjackson222]

I agree that Topps' most iconic cards were from 1956 or earlier.

I am not a fan of multiplayer cards, so I might go with the 1980 Rickey Henderson Rookie.

[Tyruscobb]

Originally Posted by cgjackson222

I agree that Topps' most iconic cards were from 1956 or earlier.

I am not a fan of multiplayer cards, so I might go with the 1980 Rickey Henderson Rookie.

I’ll go with another Athletic rookie from approximately a decade earlier. A well-centered 1969 Topps Reggie Jackson rookie card. Unfortunately, most rookies in the 60s and 70s were multiplayer cards. Not Reggie.

[Bigdaddy]

Some great mentions above - '71 Munson, '78 Reggie, '80 Rickey, '58 WS Batting Foes. I'll nominate Topps 1976 Johnny Bench:

[Mike D.]

Some great cards already nominated. I'll add the 1960 Topps Yaz RC.

[Rad_Hazard]

Originally Posted by cgjackson222

I agree that Topps' most iconic cards were from 1956 or earlier.

I am not a fan of multiplayer cards, so I might go with the 1980 Rickey Henderson Rookie.

I agree with you 100%. From 57-80 Henderson takes the top spot with ease. Number 2 would probably go to Nolan's 68 rookie.

[EGreenwood]

+1 on 1978 Reggie #200

[glynparson]

1961 topps dice game Mickey mantle

But if you limit it to base cards: 1962 topps mantle especially in high grade. If just going for coolest card I’d go with the 1957 Dodgers Sluggers. Love that card with a crisp image it’s so awesome.

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by Lucas00

Without being bias of my PC. These two are absolutely my favorites. The '58 batting foes to me is just an absolutely stunning card in every aspect.
And Hanks '61 just has something about it that is addicting to the eye to stare at. Something about the background and colors they chose just make it pop so much.

Aside from these I would definitely give honorable mentions to Willies '58, Clemente's '57 and Ernies '67

Agree, like the Aaron

[campyfan39]

All good choices.

I also like the 58AS Mantle.

I think his 62 and 65 cards are very nice as well.

The 59 Musial needs an honorable mention. Though not a ton of eye appeal, we finally got a topps card of the man!

[hcv123]

Some GREAT cards pictured and nominated, but the best most iconic card post 1956 is really a no-brainer to me and I am shocked it hasn't been suggested yet!

[rats60]

Originally Posted by hcv123

Some GREAT cards pictured and nominated, but the best most iconic card post 1956 is really a no-brainer to me and I am shocked it hasn't been suggested yet!

The OP asked for best base card. The best Topps card post 1956 is definitely the 3D Clemente.

[Exhibitman]

[David W]

My favorite player doing what he did best, lead off and distract the pitcher prior to stealing 2nd base