1972 Topps
1972 · Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
787-card 1972 Topps set — psychedelic design with In Action variations. Carlton Fisk rookie (#79).
Key Facts
- Release
- 1972
- 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
- 787
Key Cards
Carlton Fisk (RC)
Fisk rookie — HOF catcher (with Cecil Cooper).
Hank Aaron
Hammerin' Hank — the home-run king.
Willie Mays
Say Hey — inner-circle legend.
Roberto Clemente
The Great One — Pirates icon.
Pete Rose
Charlie Hustle — the future hits king.
Johnny Bench
Big Red Machine — HOF catcher.
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Tom Seaver
Tom Terrific — Mets ace.
Reggie Jackson
Mr. October.
Nolan Ryan
The Ryan Express.
Carl Yastrzemski
Red Sox legend.
Rod Carew
Batting-title machine.
Bob Gibson
Cardinals fireballer.