When looking back at the sets released in the 1970's there are certainly two or three contenders for my favorite set of that decade...1975 would rate very highly for example. However all things considered the winner as my favorite set of the 70's is without a doubt the 1972 Topps Baseball set.
As always there really are only a couple of criteria that make a set great. a) Set Design and b) Players included.
The design of the 1972 set offers a unique, colorful, almost psychedelic design. To me these cards offer great eye appeal. Everything just "works", from the colors to the fonts. This is one set I can surely take out and look at frequently and never tire of them.
As for player selection we have a fairly rare situation in this set. Every so often you get what I call a crossover , or transition period happening, when older stars are reaching the end of their career at the same time that a batch of hot new rookies are just coming on the scene. So essentially you get two groups of star players for the price of one! The early to mid 1970's was one such transitional period of baseball. Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Roberto Clemente and Willie Mays were all on their way out while newcomers like Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, Nolan Ryan and Tom Seaver were coming into their own. When you combine the old and the new you have an outstanding checklist in this set.
If you are like me, the players from the 60's and 70's are really the last from baseball's golden era.....somehow pure and "real". And if you love this period as much as me you should consider adding the 1972 Topps set to your collection. Both for the pure enjoyment, as well as a potential solid investment this set is a winner!
The Old...
As always there really are only a couple of criteria that make a set great. a) Set Design and b) Players included.
The design of the 1972 set offers a unique, colorful, almost psychedelic design. To me these cards offer great eye appeal. Everything just "works", from the colors to the fonts. This is one set I can surely take out and look at frequently and never tire of them.
As for player selection we have a fairly rare situation in this set. Every so often you get what I call a crossover , or transition period happening, when older stars are reaching the end of their career at the same time that a batch of hot new rookies are just coming on the scene. So essentially you get two groups of star players for the price of one! The early to mid 1970's was one such transitional period of baseball. Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Roberto Clemente and Willie Mays were all on their way out while newcomers like Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, Nolan Ryan and Tom Seaver were coming into their own. When you combine the old and the new you have an outstanding checklist in this set.
If you are like me, the players from the 60's and 70's are really the last from baseball's golden era.....somehow pure and "real". And if you love this period as much as me you should consider adding the 1972 Topps set to your collection. Both for the pure enjoyment, as well as a potential solid investment this set is a winner!
The Old...
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