As you look through the 1973 Topps football cards checklist, one thing becomes immediately clear:

There are several fantastic rookie cards to be found within it.

Not only that, there are many big-name stars and Hall of Famers as well.

And for the first time in the hobby, Topps decided to release all 528 cards at once rather than in series, so collectors no longer had to wait to find their favorite players.

Add in some excellent color photography and a simple yet classic design, and this set quickly showed it had plenty to offer.

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

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For the second year in a row, collectors were treated to another "tall boy" design when they tore through packs of 1970 Topps basketball cards.

And plenty of airbrushing and pastel colors, too...

There are 175 cards in the set overall printed across two series, with the premier headliner being the iconic Pete Maravich rookie card.

Several other key rookie cards and plenty of Hall of Famers make this set one of the favorites for many vintage basketball hobbyists.

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

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When I think of 1986 Topps football cards, the first thing that comes to mind is the set's unforgettable design...

The green borders and white stripes designed to look like a football field result in one of the most creative looks in the hobby.

The second thing that comes to mind is how loaded the 396-card checklist is with major rookie cards, stars, and Hall of Famers.

For those reasons, it's easy to understand why many collectors consider this set to be one of the most iconic and desirable football card sets around.

And in this guide, we'll take a look at the 20 most valuable.

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