VNA Sports Auction #2
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/11/2025
The 1966 Topps baseball card set marked a turning point in the golden era of vintage cards, showcasing the stars of the mid-60s with a clean, classic design. The set includes 598 cards, featuring bold player portraits paired with minimal graphics — just the team name and a facsimile autograph across the front. Among the standout rookies is future Hall of Famer Jim Palmer, while established legends like Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, and Roberto Clemente anchor the checklist.
This was also the first Topps set after the expansion of the league to include the California Angels and Atlanta Braves, the latter of which had just moved from Milwaukee. The cards subtly reflect these shifts, providing a snapshot of baseball in transition. Notably, the set omits any card for Sandy Koufax’s perfect game or his Cy Young season, leaving collectors wanting more. Still, with its rich colors, strong player selection, and transitional importance, the 1966 Topps set remains a favorite for collectors chasing both nostalgia and history.
This complete set of (598) cards is generally in VGEX to EX condition with many better cards and just a few worse. Pages with key cards have been scanned for viewing in wide format. The high numbers present very similarly in condition to the lower numbers and the set overall is very pleasing with just a few cards needed to be upgraded.
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