For pure fun, this is the set. The IDEA of the 1960 Topps issue has always appealed to me—the execution and limitations of the day left me wishing for a brighter and more colorful offering. Currently, the “70 Project” is underway and will mimic the 60 Project. The set consists of 68 cards of the players with the most impact on that season and a handful of combo cards. Another 34 cards of players that debuted in the rest of the decade rounds out the 102-card compilation. Like the ‘52 set, we have many variations as the set evolved. Originally, we made the cards to look more “drab” and produced exactly like the original 1960 Topps set. I didn’t like it. The set now has continuity and crispness that makes each card attractive in its own way. The card here represent the FINAL versions and complete issue. There is talk of offering these in actual wax packs in mint condition, but that’s months away. In the meantime, enjoy browsing these gems. All photos are from 1958-1960—unlike the Topps issue which used photos from as early as 1955. The reverses feature highlights of each player—actual game information—from the 1960 season. It’s a walk down memory lane!
***It should be noted that cards exist of Norm Siebern, Robin RobertsBobby Wine, Bill Monboquette, Jim Lemon and a handful of others that are retired and more prominent players took those numbers in the final run.***
Tony Taylor
Al Kaline
Frank Malzone
Jim Bunning
Dick Groat
Whitey Ford
Ken Boyer
Jerry Lumpe
Roger Maris
Tony Gonzalez
Rocky Colavito
Ernie Broglio
Jim Gilliam
Luis Aparicio
Willie Davis
Ed Mathews
Minnie Minoso
Vada Pinson
Ernie Banks
Julian Javier
Tony Kubek
Ron Hansen
Jim Grant
Brooks Robinson
Joe Adcock
Camilo Pascual
Bill White
Wally Post
Leo Cardenas
Al Smith
Clete Boyer
Don Hoak
Tony Oliva
Richie Allen
PLAYERS FROM 1961-1969 & COMBO CARDS ARE NUMBERED 69-102