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Exploring the Collection - "Big" Topps

 I'm not a huge fan of the 1952 - 1956 Topps cards but I have collected a few of the Braves cards:

My top 5, in chronological order, are below:

One of only two 1952 Topps cards that I have and my only Brave.

Another nice card of Del Crandall.  This may be my favorite set from this era of Topps.

I like this card even though I don't like the cluttered nature of the design.



We end with two from 1956.

Sorry 1955, you got left out.

So who am I picking?

Not in consideration, but from this era, we have this bonus.


Joe Cunningham turns into Wally Moon when unfolded.

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While 1953 is my favorite design my favorite card is the Ernie Johnson.  I grew up listening to him on the radio or on Braves games on TBS.  I'm sure he would be proud that his son was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as a broadcaster.



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  1. Johnnys Trading SpotMay 28, 2021 at 6:22 PM

    The 53'

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  2. JonMay 29, 2021 at 8:12 AM

    I used to like the '53 set quite a bit, but now that Topps is using (to death?) the design for one of their online only sets, I've really fallen out of love with it.

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  3. FujiMay 29, 2021 at 5:43 PM

    1956 is my favorite design... but I'd pick the Pafko as my favorite card. Once upon a time, I owned his 1952 Topps card.

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