What has always stood out to me about 1972 Topps baseball cards is how effectively their design speaks to the time period.

Just look at those groovy colors and funky team names...

This set screams 1970s, plain and simple.

Some collectors enjoy the design and some don't, but despite the mixed opinions on the look and feel of the cards, there's no debate that Topps packed a lot into this set.

Scan through the extensive 787-card checklist and you'll find plenty of stars, Hall of Famers, and several subsets to keep things interesting.

And in this guide, I'll run through the seventeen most valuable.

Let's jump right in!