1960's decade flower power

summersolstice27

As a kid I collected baseball cards in the 1960's I recently got out of the military and started collecting again. For those of you who collect cardsfrom the 60's I was wondering what your favorite year is and why? Which year do you think will go up in value the most in 10 years and why? My personal love is 1967. I think that was topps artistic masterpiece. Poor Milt Pappas no facsimile. Cheers

TheMick6

Congrats on finishing your service I recently retired from the Marine Corps. Have been collecting for 25+ years welcome back to the hobby. I'd agree with you on the 1967 set being the overall favorite from the 60's. My number two and it's a close second would be 65. I dislike the Mantle in 67 but 65 is his best 60's card for me. Again welcome back.

Brick

Hi, hello, how are ya?

1960

bishop

Welcome. Thanks for your service. You too Mick.

I have collected all of the 60s sets and like them all, but share your passion for 1967

gregmo32

1961..........................

Fleer Basketball..............................

TheMick6

Don't hear 61 as a favorite to often, lots of guys with hats off in that set Mays being one of them. Not a big fan of that. Clean design though.

jmktigers

Thank you for your service, summersolstice.



1968 is my favorite ... The year of the Tiger. When I first started collecting in 1975 my older brother gave me all his 1968s.

craig44

I like most 60's sets. 65 and 67 being my favorites. I think 64 falls a little short for me

Dboneesq

Originally posted by: TheMick6
Don't hear 61 as a favorite to often, lots of guys with hats off in that set Mays being one of them. Not a big fan of that. Clean design though.

I believe Greg is referring to the '61 Fleer basketball set.

TheMick6

Whoops, read that wrong

bishop

The 61 Fleer is my only basketball set and it is a great set.

PSASAP

I think 1967 is a great set, but I'm going with 1960 as the best overall. Attractive horizontal design, beautiful photography and the backs look great. Not huge on rookies, but Yaz and McCovey carry the set.

Stone193

Hiya summer - your first name is?



I haven't seen your other posts - so welcome!



I'm retired Army - in fact 50 years ago I was in basic training at Ft Dix, NJ.



My career 1966 to 1997.



You're returning to the hobby?



For the 60s - had to think about it - I keep going to 1965 as a favorite for design.



Appreciation? Have no idea. My main focus is baseball board games - so I collect for the pure fun of the hobby.



I can give you my best advice coming back though - if you'll please indulge me?



Rules for collecting:



Rule #1: Establish a FOCUS.



Rule #2: Establish a BUDGET.



Rule #3: Never break rules 1 or 2.



The Focus: It'll keep you from running all over the place trying to corner the market on anything and everything.



The Budget: will keep you happy and sane and prevent night sweats that wake you up screaming into the night!



I realized that a hobby has to be enjoyed by not holding on too tightly or it'll "hold onto you."



Good luck and don't be a stranger.

PaulMaul

I'm a '70s collector, but the only '60s sets that do anything for me are 1960, 1964 and 1967.

DanBessette

I love 1965. Design wise, 63 thru 65 was Topps' best 3 year run of all time. The ugliest 60's set is 68 and I don't like if even though it has 8 yaz cards.

summersolstice27

Thank you everyone for your kind words and sage advice. You all have made me feel welcomed. Bravo zulu goes out to all the military brothers here, thank you also for your dedicated service. Cheers and SEMPER FI

mintonlypls

1963 and 1967...

Griffins

'67 is the 2nd best set of the post war era ('53 Bowman being the best design, IMO) with '65 just behind it. While I didn't initially like '66 the more I look at it the more I like it

Here's how I'd rank them

1. '67 - great design, rookies of Seaver and Carew, high numbers are tricky but not tough. Maris proof adds a bit of fun
2. '65- clean design, no tough high numbers, Morgan rookie most notable but not expensive
3. '63- colorful design that can be a bit tough with the chipping, especially nice final card of Musial, condition aside not tough to complete
4. '60- only set of the decade with a horizontal design, not expensive or tough to complete
5. '66- design wise ranks up there with '65 and '67, giving the best 3 year run since '54-56. Extremely tough short prints in the high numbers.
6. '68- burlap sack design isn't very popular, but personally I like it. Photography is really good, and the combo cards are the best of the decade, if not ever
7. '64- nice set, not overly interesting for any reason. Easy set to complete. 2 great supplemental sets that year, Giants and Standups.
8. '69- so so design, really muddy printing. Variations give it a bit of interest, the grey skies get old though
9. '61- too many portraits, muddy images, horrible design.
10. '62 - bad woodgrain, too many bare headed portraits and retouched caps due to expansion. Worst of the decade.

If you added in other (non tribute) sets I'd put '63 Fleer at #3 and '60 Leaf dead last.