I enjoyed those as a kid, but always preferred the regular cards with great action shots. The Marichal is probably my favorite, but still not are awesome as his 74 Topps card! It was odd that they only did this 1 year with the special subset, but when you look at those regular sets, it makes sense. They withheld the action shots from the base set to create the subsets. The 70s are loaded with great action shots on cards already, across all of the sports. I for one am glad they didn't subset all the great action shots in multiple years.
One additional thought, the players of the 50s-60s really got cheated, or the fans did I should say. There are not a lot of great action shots for an entire generation of players. I guess it came down to having an image of a player you could recognize.
I collect Steve Garvey, Dodgers and signed cards. Collector since 1978.
Have you noticed that the back of the normal ‘72 Yaz card is always tilted? Much like the Fisk rookie. I still haven’t pulled the trigger on either of those because the backs always annoy me.
Griese, Csonka, Greenwood (all from that same game at the Orange Bowl), Unitas, Brodie and Roman Gabriel are all really cool. As loath as I am to say something nice about him, the Staubach card is a terrific action shot.
I wish they had featured IA cards of Cepeda and/or Carty. I do really like this one.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
@mrmopar said:
I enjoyed those as a kid, but always preferred the regular cards with great action shots. The Marichal is probably my favorite, but still not are awesome as his 74 Topps card! It was odd that they only did this 1 year with the special subset, but when you look at those regular sets, it makes sense. They withheld the action shots from the base set to create the subsets. The 70s are loaded with great action shots on cards already, across all of the sports. I for one am glad they didn't subset all the great action shots in multiple years.
One additional thought, the players of the 50s-60s really got cheated, or the fans did I should say. There are not a lot of great action shots for an entire generation of players. I guess it came down to having an image of a player you could recognize.
I loved the Yaz and Torre puzzle on the backs of the IA cards. It made going out to buy more packs fun, to complete those puzzles. Having just a regular one card action card in a set wouldn’t allow for the puzzle back. It would have a stat back. OPC hockey had some neat puzzles on the back of all star cards from those years also.
Dave, the eye appeal on that PSA 4 Bench IA is tremendous. I see the bottom right corner, but I'm guessing there's a bend somewhere that doesn't break the card surface like a crease would or that would be an easy PSA 6.
@nam812 said:
Dave, the eye appeal on that PSA 4 Bench IA is tremendous. I see the bottom right corner, but I'm guessing there's a bend somewhere that doesn't break the card surface like a crease would or that would be an easy PSA 6.
Totally agree, and is Barry Bonds the batter on that card ?
@mrmopar said:
I enjoyed those as a kid, but always preferred the regular cards with great action shots. The Marichal is probably my favorite, but still not are awesome as his 74 Topps card! It was odd that they only did this 1 year with the special subset, but when you look at those regular sets, it makes sense. They withheld the action shots from the base set to create the subsets. The 70s are loaded with great action shots on cards already, across all of the sports. I for one am glad they didn't subset all the great action shots in multiple years.
One additional thought, the players of the 50s-60s really got cheated, or the fans did I should say. There are not a lot of great action shots for an entire generation of players. I guess it came down to having an image of a player you could recognize.
I loved the Yaz and Torre puzzle on the backs of the IA cards. It made going out to buy more packs fun, to complete those puzzles. Having just a regular one card action card in a set wouldn’t allow for the puzzle back. It would have a stat back. OPC hockey had some neat puzzles on the back of all star cards from those years also.
I was not old enough/collecting then to buy the 72 cards. My first exposure to puzzles were the Star Wars cards and the Fleer stickers that had a shot of the stadium on their backs. I recall enjoying the puzzles somewhat, but given the choice though, i'd personally much rather have had action cards in a base set and leave the subsets for things like Highlights. record breakers, turn back the clock, playoffs, etc.
I collect Steve Garvey, Dodgers and signed cards. Collector since 1978.
@nam812 said:
Dave, the eye appeal on that PSA 4 Bench IA is tremendous. I see the bottom right corner, but I'm guessing there's a bend somewhere that doesn't break the card surface like a crease would or that would be an easy PSA 6.
Totally agree, and is Barry Bonds the batter on that card ?
Yes, Bobby Bonds, you can see his number 25 on his batting glove.
@nam812 said:
Dave, the eye appeal on that PSA 4 Bench IA is tremendous. I see the bottom right corner, but I'm guessing there's a bend somewhere that doesn't break the card surface like a crease would or that would be an easy PSA 6.
Thanks. That card was originally an SGC 8 and I cracked it out and it came back a PSA 4. I was hoping for a PSA 7. So in my infinite wisdom I cracked it out a second time sent it in again. This time it came back PSA 2.5. I still have not been able to figure why such a low grade. I am obviously missing something for it to come back twice with low grades. Here is the same card.
@Goldenage said:
Wow. An SGC 8 to a PSA 4 to a PSA 2.5.
Obviously too many Dodger fan graders at the Beach. Lol
Maybe I can get it down to a PSA 1 or 1.5 if I keep at it. Luckily this has been my only major debacle with cracking and resubmitting. I have done many others that have turned out very well for me.
@mrmopar said:
I enjoyed those as a kid, but always preferred the regular cards with great action shots. The Marichal is probably my favorite, but still not are awesome as his 74 Topps card! It was odd that they only did this 1 year with the special subset, but when you look at those regular sets, it makes sense. They withheld the action shots from the base set to create the subsets. The 70s are loaded with great action shots on cards already, across all of the sports. I for one am glad they didn't subset all the great action shots in multiple years.
One additional thought, the players of the 50s-60s really got cheated, or the fans did I should say. There are not a lot of great action shots for an entire generation of players. I guess it came down to having an image of a player you could recognize.
I loved the Yaz and Torre puzzle on the backs of the IA cards. It made going out to buy more packs fun, to complete those puzzles. Having just a regular one card action card in a set wouldn’t allow for the puzzle back. It would have a stat back. OPC hockey had some neat puzzles on the back of all star cards from those years also.
Me too! I own a high grade PSA copy of the Yaz IA card, but I also own all the raw cards needed to complete a raw Yaz puzzle. 1968 and 69 puzzles too.
Is anyone looking for commons for this set. I have an entire box filled with hundreds from this set. Happy to trade for anything Boston (Celts, Pats, Sox) and not looking for much in return. I'd prefer these go to a collector that wants to complete a set or get some graded.
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I completed 1st and 2nd series about a year ago.
and only Steve Owens from the 3rd.
really nice cards!
Paul, Great cards!! Congratulations!!
Last one....I promise 😁
I enjoyed those as a kid, but always preferred the regular cards with great action shots. The Marichal is probably my favorite, but still not are awesome as his 74 Topps card! It was odd that they only did this 1 year with the special subset, but when you look at those regular sets, it makes sense. They withheld the action shots from the base set to create the subsets. The 70s are loaded with great action shots on cards already, across all of the sports. I for one am glad they didn't subset all the great action shots in multiple years.
One additional thought, the players of the 50s-60s really got cheated, or the fans did I should say. There are not a lot of great action shots for an entire generation of players. I guess it came down to having an image of a player you could recognize.
I’m predictable.
Yaz Master Set
#1 Gino Cappelletti master set
#1 John Hannah master set
Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, 1964 Venezuelan Topps, 1974 Topps Red Sox
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Nice Yaz!
Have you noticed that the back of the normal ‘72 Yaz card is always tilted? Much like the Fisk rookie. I still haven’t pulled the trigger on either of those because the backs always annoy me.
Outstanding photos of the cards PaulMaul
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Griese, Csonka, Greenwood (all from that same game at the Orange Bowl), Unitas, Brodie and Roman Gabriel are all really cool. As loath as I am to say something nice about him, the Staubach card is a terrific action shot.
I wish they had featured IA cards of Cepeda and/or Carty. I do really like this one.
Good thing I’m not predictable like Dan😄
Unopened form..
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
I loved the Yaz and Torre puzzle on the backs of the IA cards. It made going out to buy more packs fun, to complete those puzzles. Having just a regular one card action card in a set wouldn’t allow for the puzzle back. It would have a stat back. OPC hockey had some neat puzzles on the back of all star cards from those years also.
Dave, the eye appeal on that PSA 4 Bench IA is tremendous. I see the bottom right corner, but I'm guessing there's a bend somewhere that doesn't break the card surface like a crease would or that would be an easy PSA 6.
Totally agree, and is Barry Bonds the batter on that card ?
I was not old enough/collecting then to buy the 72 cards. My first exposure to puzzles were the Star Wars cards and the Fleer stickers that had a shot of the stadium on their backs. I recall enjoying the puzzles somewhat, but given the choice though, i'd personally much rather have had action cards in a base set and leave the subsets for things like Highlights. record breakers, turn back the clock, playoffs, etc.
Yes, Bobby Bonds, you can see his number 25 on his batting glove.
Barry no, Bobby yes.
Thanks. That card was originally an SGC 8 and I cracked it out and it came back a PSA 4. I was hoping for a PSA 7. So in my infinite wisdom I cracked it out a second time sent it in again. This time it came back PSA 2.5. I still have not been able to figure why such a low grade. I am obviously missing something for it to come back twice with low grades. Here is the same card.
Wow. An SGC 8 to a PSA 4 to a PSA 2.5.
Obviously too many Dodger fan graders at the Beach. Lol
Maybe I can get it down to a PSA 1 or 1.5 if I keep at it. Luckily this has been my only major debacle with cracking and resubmitting. I have done many others that have turned out very well for me.
I put the entire 1972 Topps In Action subset together in PSA 9. Something about those cards I always liked. Some are very tough in 9.
1972 Stargell IA. Bought it raw on ebay. Graded out as a PSA 10-1 of 2 at the time. Sold it for four figures.
Me too! I own a high grade PSA copy of the Yaz IA card, but I also own all the raw cards needed to complete a raw Yaz puzzle. 1968 and 69 puzzles too.
Yaz Master Set
#1 Gino Cappelletti master set
#1 John Hannah master set
Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, 1964 Venezuelan Topps, 1974 Topps Red Sox
Great card!
Another great card.
Nice
Is anyone looking for commons for this set. I have an entire box filled with hundreds from this set. Happy to trade for anything Boston (Celts, Pats, Sox) and not looking for much in return. I'd prefer these go to a collector that wants to complete a set or get some graded.
I've never owned one but I have always liked the Dick Butkus Pro Action card.
Butkus is crushing the head of a running back from Green Bay.
Perfect card for Butkus.
When you combine great action shots with great card design, you hit a homerun. Sad Topps lost such momentum after this issue.
Kiss me twice.....let's party.
The question that begs to be answered is why didn’t the 72 football do a Yaz or Torre like puzzle back on their Pro Action cards.