Of all the great Topps sets of the 1960s, many collectors would argue that the 1963 Topps baseball cards have one of the most creative and colorful designs.

The large color player images on the fronts complimented by smaller, encircled black and white player images in the lower-right corner are a fantastic one-two punch.

And the rookie card and star power packed within are practically unrivaled by any other set of the decade...

Make no mistake, Topps was putting forth a great effort to deliver a high quality product to help stave off Fleer who released a set of its own in 1963.

There's so much to love about this set and in this guide, I'll run through the ten most valuable.

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Adding an Eddie Murray rookie card is a common goal for vintage collectors throughout the hobby.

But which one should you add?

There are four different Murray rookies in total and each of them has its own unique story.

Many collectors will opt for his 1978 Topps rookie but his O-Pee-Chee, Hostess and Kellogg's rookies are quite good options as well.

To help you learn about the ins and outs of each of these cards, here is a comprehensive guide that covers the key things you should know before you buy.

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Because of his iconic status as both a player and coach, the 1962 Topps Mike Ditka rookie card continues to be one of the most desirable vintage football cards in the hobby.

As a player, Ditka won an NFL championship with the Bears in 1963 and later a Super Bowl (VI) with the Cowboys.

As an assistant coach, Ditka won a Super Bowl (XII) with the Cowboys and later would lead the Bears to victory in Super Bowl XX as head coach.

Ditka did nothing but win, no matter what role he had.

His importance to the game of football cannot be understated and in this guide, I take a detailed look at his rookie card.

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