Armour: The great Topps baseball card monopoly: The best of the best
From SABR member Mark Armour at The National Pastime Museum on June 9, 2016:
Way back at the beginning of this series I boldly proclaimed that before I wrapped up I was going to crown the best card set of Topps’ monopoly years, and I have not yet done that. Before I do, I wanted to pass along a few points you should consider before you inevitably disagree with me.
1. When I conducted an informal survey last fall, there was nothing even close to a consensus, and most people selected a card set that was a big part of their childhood, perhaps even the very first set they collected. This is not a criticism—the success and continued popularity of older baseball cards are tied to our memories of being a kid and learning and falling in love with the game. It is only natural that our earliest card sets hold the most power over us.
2. I like all 25 of these sets, including the one you think I am neglecting. There are beautiful (and unattractive) cards in each of these sets.
3. They are just baseball cards. Lighten up!
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Here, therefore, are Topps’ 10 greatest card sets from their monopoly years.
Read the full article here: http://www.thenationalpastimemuseum.com/article/great-topps-baseball-card-monopoly-part-10-best-best
Originally published: June 9, 2016. Last Updated: June 9, 2016.