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Hey everyone, I could use some input.  I'm creating a binder of '70s All Stars and my list is getting too long for just one book.  No HOF players are going in this book (they have their own already).  To make the cut, they have to have started their career post 1965 and pre 1976.  For example, Rusty Staub is in my 60's all star book since his first card was '63.  My questions for you are, 1) who are your (at least) 5 no-brainer selections and 2). who would be your  top sleeper selections (no limit)  Any and all imput is appreciated.  FYI my list is up to 70 and my  5 no brainers are Garvey, Munson, D.Parker, Grich and Tiant

Vida Blue, Jack Clark

This sounds like a fun exercise. Aside from the ones you've alread mentioned, my no-doubt top five are Bobby Bonds, Dave Kingman, George Foster, Fred Lynn, and Vida Blue. If you define career start as "year of first card", Ron Guidry just misses, or he would be on the list. Technically he came up in '75. Everyone will define "sleeper" differently, but I'll mention Reggie Smith, Al Oliver, Tommy Harper, Bobby Murcer, and Ralph Garr.

Vida is in!  Clark will have to wait for the 80's book

Your top 5 are all on my list!  All of your sleepers except Harper are on as well.  I'll have to give him a closer look.

Lots of great names already.  I'll throw in there Keith Hernandez, Ken Griffey Sr., and a long shot favorite Ken Singleton. 

Pete Rose, Dave Concepcion, Ron Guidry, Fred Lynn, Bill Madlock

All great choices.  Singleton was always a fave of mine!

Don't tell the commish, but I have Rose in my 60's HOF binder!

Dwight Evans!