The "Top of Topps Football" Wall of Fameby cnangle - 59 cards (Last updated on Mar 11, 2019) |
On display is a card from my collection that I think best represents the set. For most years, that's the key rookie card. For the years I don't have the key rookie, it's probably a HOF Vikings player. However, there are a couple years where a card has some special interest to me, '77 Walter Payton for instance.
I'm sure I will end up changing some of these out as I continue to complete sets, at least I hope so.
1. 1956 Topps #8 Lou Creekmur
Topps' first NFL set. Not my favorite but it's the first and it's from the 50's so I like it. I will eventually replace this with George Blanda.
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2. 1957 Topps #149 Ronnie Knox
I would like to replace this card with a Unitas' rookie. As soon as I have a spare hundred dollars or two I'll do that.
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3. 1958 Topps #74 Bert Rechichar
I wish I could put Jim Brown's RC in this spot. I don't own one though.
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4. 1959 Topps #1 Johnny Unitas
I acquired this card on 3/4/19. It's not in the best shape (VG), but it is a good looking card of one of my favorite players. |
5. 1960 Topps #57 Jim Ringo
Great looking set! Simple design and great photography. One of my favorite sets. I hope to replace this card with Bart Starr at some point.
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6. 1961 Topps #169 Paul Maguire
Not my favorite set. I only have a couple cards from this set with the McGuire being the most interesting.
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7. 1962 Topps #90 Fran Tarkenton
This is a no brainer. My favorite player of all time and the most significant card of the '62 set. I have an excellent example of this card in my collection. It is the most prized card I own. |
8. 1964 Topps #163 Ernie Ladd
An AFL only set. No Vikings.
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9. 1965 Topps #172 Pat Shea
Of course, the Namath RC is the card to have. With only 1 card from this set in my collection, my choice is simple. I don't like this set at all. The odd size is.....well, odd. |
10. 1966 Topps #58 Bobby Jancik
Another AFL only set and it's done entirely in landscape. Bobby Jancik is the best card I have from this set.
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