1971 Topps - Set Complete!

[MBH65]

Congrats on completing the set! That 1971 set has always been my personal favorite.

[jingram058]

Card #543, Yankees team card. Is Mickey Mantle in that team photo? The photo on my card is very out of focus.

[bobw]

Originally Posted by jingram058

Card #543, Yankees team card. Is Mickey Mantle in that team photo? The photo on my card is very out of focus.

Mantle is in the first row, second from the right....

[mortimer brewster]

I started collecting this set in 1991. Only 65 more to go! at my current pace should finish around the year 2050.

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by mortimer brewster

I started collecting this set in 1991. Only 65 more to go! at my current pace should finish around the year 2050.

That's also the year I may wind up collecting.Thereafter I'll just sit back and bask in the treasures I've accumulated over the years.

[drmiraculous]

Congrats! Its a great set to put together, I enjoyed it a lot, had no idea some of those obscure rando players would be so tough but thats part of the fun!

[jchcollins]

Congrats, James.

1971 is the only vintage set I've ever completed, because I bought one already in that state a couple of years back. Just a deal I couldn't refuse. My generic / piece them together from scratch instincts suck, apparently. So while I am working on other sets (1956 Topps, 1972...) it remains to be seen whether or not I have the stamina or wherewithal to actually get there on my own.

[jingram058]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

Congrats, James.

1971 is the only vintage set I've ever completed, because I bought one already in that state a couple of years back. Just a deal I couldn't refuse. My generic / piece them together from scratch instincts suck, apparently. So while I am working on other sets (1956 Topps, 1972...) it remains to be seen whether or not I have the stamina or wherewithal to actually get there on my own.

Thanks, John. Your 1971 story is great. I was sitting on most of series 1 through 4, albeit dog eared, for years, then beater 5 and 6 came out of nowhere. An offer I couldn't refuse. It won't win any awards, but I sure do enjoy having this set. It actually feels like a hobby.

[Bigdaddy]

Congratulations on a very nice set. I just love the action photos - Munson, Rudy May, Nolan Ryan, Brooksie, etc. Just exceptional photography and a clean design. And don't forget the 'bonus' photo bombs on Vada Pinson (Thurman Munson), Chris Short (Pete Rose), Bud Harrelson (Nolan Ryan), Joe Morgan (Jerry Grote), Tommie Agee (Joe Morgan), etc.