1976 OPC/Topps what is this card?

[deweyinthehall]

I have both the '73 and '74 sheets as well, and unlike all the sheets that followed from '75-'82, these are made of the same paper stock as the cards that came in packs, so conceivably if they were cut carefully they might be able to pass for pack cards.

[Cliff Bowman]

Originally Posted by deweyinthehall

I have both the '73 and '74 sheets as well, and unlike all the sheets that followed from '75-'82, these are made of the same paper stock as the cards that came in packs, so conceivably if they were cut carefully they might be able to pass for pack cards.

The 1975’s were made both ways, regular gray card stock and much thinner light stock. Apparently Topps changed at some point in production, I don’t know which type is more scarce. I have a folded full uncut sheet of the regular gray stock and I have a hand cut Cubs Team card of the thinner light stock.

[deweyinthehall]

I just checked my '75s and they're the brown stock - I assumed they were the white. Great - now something ELSE to add to the list!

[xbaggypants]

Originally Posted by deweyinthehall

I just checked my '75s and they're the brown stock - I assumed they were the white. Great - now something ELSE to add to the list!

Sorry lol

[butchie_t]

Originally Posted by deweyinthehall

I just checked my '75s and they're the brown stock - I assumed they were the white. Great - now something ELSE to add to the list!

Well damn… You and me both. Just looked and mine are darker stock ones. Sigh……

I have seen a 73 posted but not gonna get me to go that high for it. I will eventually find one uncut for a reasonable price….eventually……hopefully. Frankly, I will even be fine if it is marked at this point.

[Cliff Bowman]

After searching on the web it appears the regular gray card stock 1975 Topps Mail In Team Checklists are common and the thinner white stock is much more scarce, so apparently Topps switched over late in production. PSA lists the regular stock as GRAY BK on some of the flips. ETA: PSA has roughly the same amount for gray backs and white backs in their data base. https://www.psacard.com/pop/baseball...and-cut/120458

[ALR-bishop]

75

[mrmopar]

I believe the 75 sheet also came with the Topps collector kits (that included the Garvey 8x10). I have a complete envelope with all items, including the news later, photo, sheets, etc. That is assuming you could get them via wrapper mail-in as well, which I assume was the case. I didn't start collecting until 1978 and the only sheets I ever sent in for were the 79 and 80 football checklists for some reason.