If you could make the Big 3 into the Big 4, what set are you adding?

[skelly423]

It’s widely accepted that the big three sets are t206, 1933 Goudey, and 1952 Topps. If the hobby decided to make it a Big Four, which set would you nominate for the fourth spot, and why?

[molenick]

I would go with N172. First, it is Big (I think it is the biggest set not counting back variations?). Second, it adds an era not already covered. Third, while not the first set, it is the first set to attempt to include most (if not every) player.

[LEHR]

Originally Posted by molenick

I would go with N172. First, it is Big (I think it is the biggest set not counting back variations?). Second, it adds an era not already covered. Third, while not the first set, it is the first set to attempt to include most (if not every) player.

I'd second the N172's for all the reasons mentioned.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Yep, perfect choice for all the reasons specified! Can we just all agree on this and lock the thread?

[Kevin]

1981 Donruss!

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Yeah, I was gonna make a joke about those Topps disembodied heads, but how can an argument be made against OJs?

[jingram058]

N172 cards are truly amazing and historic little photos. I only have 10 of them, but I love them, and would most certainly love to have more!

+1 for all the mentioned above reasons.

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

Yeah, I was gonna make a joke about those Topps disembodied heads, but how can an argument be made against OJs?

The only argument that comes to my mind:

What is the likelihood one can ever actually complete a set?

Other than this, I agree; it's a rock-solid choice.