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#2
12-23-2011, 01:36 PM
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The 1953 Topps set would be a great one to collect for star power, except that it's missing Duke Snider [as noted]. 1952 Bowman is a great one, too, but as also noted, no Jackie Robinson. No matter which Bowman or Topps set you choose, you have to give up certain stars in exchange for others.
If you wanna cheat a bit by considering a multi-year issue [or issues], then I think the 1947-66 Exhibit set is just about the best coverage you can get. Every major star covered by Topps between 1952-56 and 1950-55 Bowman that I can think of is in that set. But it's not *really* a 50's issue. Regards, Richard. 
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12-24-2011, 05:33 AM
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In rethinking my original question I really think that overall the 56 Topps set migth have the most overall star power in it.
It contains all of the major current stars such as Mays, Mantle, Williams etc as well as newer big stars like Aaron, Koufax, Clemente, Banks, Killebrew. It has the last regular card of Jackie Robinson as well as Bob Feller. Also all of the other stars from the 50's still playing. Obviously the only major player missing is Musial but with the fact that there isn't any 50's set that has all current big players in it I think this one might be the most loaded with stars that I can think of. Any more thoughts? Drew
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12-25-2011, 03:43 PM
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One way to get every player in one year would be to complete the 1954 Topps, 1954 Bowman and 1954 Red Heart Dog Food sets. There's only about 500 cards total, but the rookies in the '54 Topps set will be pricey ...
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12-31-2011, 12:54 PM
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Regards, Richard.
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01-20-2012, 12:45 PM
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Drew
I agree with you about the Star power of 56 Topps. However, the 53 Color Bowman has plenty of Star power like Muscial, Reese, Mantle, Musial, Rizzuto, Mathews, Spahn etc. In my opinion it is the most beautiful set ever made and the best one to put together not only of the 50's sets, but of all sets ever printed. Especially, with only 160 cards. 
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01-20-2012, 01:43 PM
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I always loved the 55 topps set. The Bright colors on the background are excellent. No mantle card is the killer though.
That being said the 53 Bowman has some of the best looking cards ever produced (IMO) and has the star power. the Pee Wee Reese, Campy, Mantle/Berra/Bauer and Rizzuto/Martin combo cards are top notch and pushes it ahead of the 56 topps by a nose.
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