1960’s Basketball Cards
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Following the inaugural 1957 Topps Basketball issue, it would be another four years before another significant basketball release, with the introduction of the 1961 Fleer Basketball set. The ’61 Fleer set is, in my mind, one of the landmark sets for vintage basketball collectors due to its attractive design and the inclusion of many Hall of Famers and key rookie cards. Following the ’61 Fleer release, it would take another eight years for another significant basketball release, when Topps entered the fray again in 1969. Note that we have also included the 1968 Topps Test issue here, and although not a full widespread release, it remains quite popular for vintage collectors.
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1961 Fleer Basketball Set Profile and Checklist
It is Fleer’s first official and only full basketball release. This set is considered one of the top vintage basketball sets ever.
1968 Topps Test Basketball Set Profile and Checklist
Topps launched a ‘Test Issue’ in 1968, but not many collectors were familiar with the set. To this day, no one knows the true origin of the issue, with most assuming it was never meant for distribution.
1969 Topps Basketball Set Profile and Checklist
Topps launched its first official return to basketball cards in 1969. This would mark the first in a run of sets through 1981-1982, with no true national competition.
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