Which iconic set had the best sequel?

[BobbyStrawberry]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Since T205 is better than T206 that is clearly the answer!

I'm surprised how popular this opinion is. I prefer T206s all day! I voted '53 Topps - not quite as great as '52 IMO but very nice.

[Natswin2019]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

I'm surprised how popular this opinion is. I prefer T206s all day! I voted '53 Topps - not quite as great as '52 IMO but very nice.

Same here. I honestly dont even really like the t205 set at all. idk why it just doesnt do it for me, prefer the t206s way more. I also voted 53 topps cause im a 50s topps and bowman set builder at heart.

[cgjackson222]

The question is will anyone vote for '34 Goudey?

[skelly423]

Originally Posted by cgjackson222

The question is will anyone vote for '34 Goudey?

I was thinking the same thing. I figured the beautiful Yellow Gehrig, the Greenberg rookie, and the Lajoie (we all know it’s a 1934 Goudey) would draw at least a handful of votes.

[BearBailey]

T205 for me as well.beautiful set. I like the 53 topps set much better than the 52 but I think the 52 set is by far the most overrated set of all time, I’ll never understand the love for it?

[LincolnVT]

1914 / 1915 Cracker Jack.

[Mark17]

I might add that T202 in 1912 was the sequel to T205 from the year before. T202 has, essentially, 2 T205 cards, plus an action photo, and great, lengthy and interesting biographies on all three sections. Plus, you can get HOFers really cheap. "A Great Batsman" for example, with a center action shot of Lajoie and biography on back, is available in decent condition for under $200.

[Alaskanmade]

Originally Posted by cgjackson222

The question is will anyone vote for '34 Goudey?

I love the 1934 Goudey Set, but the T205 is the best set ever made, so no contest there.

[thatkidfromjerrymaguire]

When I saw this thread I opened it with the intention to vote for 1952 Bowman…but it’s not even an option!

1951 Bowman is certainly an iconic set (great artwork, larger format than previous Bowman releases, and the two biggest post war rookie cards).

And some say that 1952 artwork is even better, and the faux autographs replacing the box letters make them look a little more elegant.

Where’s the love?

[darwinbulldog]

'53 Topps was an easy choice in light of my opinion that T206 is much more attractive than T205, 1933 Goudey is moderately more attractive than 1934 Goudey (and has 4 more Ruths), and 1953 Topps is significantly more attractive than 1952 Topps.

[skelly423]

Originally Posted by thatkidfromjerrymaguire

When I saw this thread I opened it with the intention to vote for 1952 Bowman…but it’s not even an option!

1951 Bowman is certainly an iconic set (great artwork, larger format than previous Bowman releases, and the two biggest post war rookie cards).

And some say that 1952 artwork is even better, and the faux autographs replacing the box letters make them look a little more elegant.

Where’s the love?

As one commenter astutely pointed out, every Bowman set from ‘49 to’53 has a great claim to being the best sequel. I focused on the conventional big 3 when I asked the question, but you’re right that the 1952 Bowman belongs on this list.