1970 Topps
1970 · Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
720-card 1970 Topps set with gray borders. Thurman Munson and Vida Blue rookies; Nolan Ryan (#712) and every marquee star of the era.
Key Facts
- Release
- 1970
- Manufacturer
- Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
- Distribution
- Sold in wax and cello gum packs, released in numbered series through the season.
- Card stock
- Standard 2½″ × 3½″ cardboard with a color photo front.
- Series
- Multiple numbered series; later high numbers are scarcer.
- Total cards
- 720
Key Cards
Thurman Munson (RC)
Munson's rookie card — Yankees captain.
Rod Carew
Batting-title machine.
Ernie Banks
Mr. Cub.
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Hank Aaron
Hammerin' Hank — the home-run king.
Willie Mays
Say Hey — inner-circle legend.
Roberto Clemente
The Great One — Pirates icon.
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Pete Rose
Charlie Hustle — the future hits king.
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Johnny Bench
Big Red Machine — HOF catcher.
Tom Seaver
Tom Terrific — Mets ace.
Reggie Jackson
Mr. October.
Nolan Ryan
The Ryan Express.
Carl Yastrzemski
Red Sox legend.