Poll: Which is the prettiest card of all time?

[aoc cards]

calsp3, the 1965 Topps Bob Gibson is a great one. That pennant design with the team name in the corner is one of the best Topps ever did, and Gibson's stare fits it perfectly. Is that one a childhood card for you?

 

[aoc cards]

PRosefan1, great point. That Griffey card launched an entire company, and the crisp, clean look was a big part of why Upper Deck took off. Hard to separate how it looks from what it meant for the hobby. Do you still have the one you picked?

 

[aoc cards]

WeAreFamily, the 1977 Topps Jack Lambert is a great pick. That toothless snarl is about as intimidating as a football card gets, and the colors really pop. Is he your all-time favorite player?

 

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anglinomics, hard to argue with the '52 Mantle as the most iconic card of all. The fact that it's been reprinted so many times says it all. Interesting that you put the Griffey second for the same reason others here knock it: it was so well made that you can still find it in mint condition.

 

[aoc cards]

newguy338, great minds think alike with mm1sub on that one. Thanks for posting your '53 Bowman Color Reese; even with some wear it still looks fantastic. That leap with the runner underneath is a true work of art, like you said.

 

[SymphonicMetal]

SymphonicMetal, good call on the '86 Fleer Jordan. That shot really does capture how he played. And I'm with you on the late '60s and early '70s Topps: Mays, McCovey, Reggie, Banks, Brock and Gibson had some great-looking cards. Is there one year from that stretch you think looks best?

I really love the 1967 Bob Gibson and then the 1969. Bright colors with the stadium in the background. At that point the Cardnals had red hats and not the dark blue/black ones from a few years before which really helps the visual appeal,

Bright colored uniforms really help with the attractiveness of the cards. Reggie Jackson is a prime example. I was always subconsiously drawn to his cards when he was with the A's as they were eye catching with the bright colored uniforms. . When he was with the Yankees not anywhere near as much. The other factor is the design of the cards. Beause they had eye popping colors and really nice photos 1967 and 1969 Topps Baseball are my two favorite sets in terms of their appearnce. I don't think the 1967 Topps baseball set will ever be topped in terms of attractiveness and eye appeal.

 

[calsp3]

As for ugliest card, not sure this one qualifies as truly ugly, but the 1964 Ken Hubbs has always struck me as a sad and tragic card. Only 10 when I pulled it, the stark black In Memorium card was hard to fully comprehend. Real life had invaded my idyllic baseball world.

 

[jordanrulz]

I voted for the Michael Jordan.Hopefully I can add it to my collection someday.also another favorite of mine is the 1956 Topps Mickey Mantle.just something about that picture that stands out to me