1971 Topps - Basic

Number of
Required Items
752
Current Finest
Possible Set Rating
10.470

The 1971 Topps baseball set represents one of the biggest challenges for condition conscious collectors of 1970s material. Those black-bordered cards are a nightmare. They are so easily chipped; even cards removed straight from vending boxes or packs are found with wear along the edges and corners. In addition, the centering for the issue was very inconsistent and the high-number series is tough to complete. The challenge in finding high-quality examples makes this set a popular choice, but it is not the only thing going for it. The star selection is fantastic. You have several cards of key Hall of Famers at the end and the beginning of their careers. There are cards of veteran stars like Aaron, Banks, Clemente, and Mays as well as cards of the young stars like Nolan Ryan and Reggie Jackson who were trying to establish themselves in the league. Overall, there's a lot to like about this set. To read an in-depth article, click here.

All-Time Finest

Rank Set Name % Complete GPA Weighted GPA with Top
Pop Bonuses
Set Rating User
1 131313 100.00% 9.00 9.79 9.79
2 dougd0808 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100.00% 8.88 9.50 9.50
3 Donald E. Spence - The Lone Star Collection 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 100.00% 8.70 R 9.20 9.20
4 The Olander Collection - Black Border Perfection 95.08% 9.01 R 9.79 9.15
5 Dar’s Cards - 1971 Topps Baseball 100.00% 8.52 R 8.88 8.88

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Current Finest

Rank Set Name % Complete GPA Weighted GPA with Top
Pop Bonuses
Set Rating User
1 131313 100.00% 9.00 9.79 9.79
2 dougd0808 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100.00% 8.88 9.50 9.50
3 Duncan's 1971 Topps - Basic 100.00% 8.31 8.48 8.48
4 Pacboxer UPDATED 99.87% 8.11 8.17 8.16
5 dirtdobbers007 UPDATED 100.00% 8.11 8.13 8.13
6 Gemint's 1971 Black Beauty Set 100.00% 8.08 8.12 8.12
7 MILEHIGHCARDCOMPAN... 100.00% 8.07 8.10 8.10
8 BLambro’s 1971 Topps Collection UPDATED 100.00% 8.08 8.10 8.10
9 Green Dragons 100.00% 8.06 8.08 8.08
10 Dwayne 100.00% 8.05 8.06 8.06
11 JT's 1971 Topps 100.00% 8.02 8.03 8.03
12 gb5151 100.00% 8.02 8.03 8.03
13 Treadway1 UPDATED 100.00% 8.02 8.02 8.02
14 GI's 71 Set - All Eights 100.00% 8.00 8.00 8.00
14 ajg 100.00% 8.00 8.00 8.00
16 Brian's 1971 Topps set 99.87% 8.02 8.03 7.99
17 BL's 1971 Topps Set 98.01% 8.01 8.01 7.87
18 KendylsCards 98.80% 8.10 8.14 7.74
19 The Gates Collection 98.94% 8.13 8.17 7.72
20 Heritage Auctions -March 2025 95.88% 8.00 8.00 7.67

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