1951 is the first set Topps put out and the cards would allow you to play some sort of card game. I haven't really looked into it but Monte's card must have been a pretty good one with a double. The Giants team set only consisted of 6 cards and with the addition of Irvin I now have the complete set, check it out:
Completing vintage sets will be pretty rare for me moving forward. The only Giants I need for a complete Topps run are the 1953 & 1955 Willie Mays plus I need 15 card from the 1952 set including a Willie Mays RC, Monte Irvin and 12 of the rare and uber expensive high number series. I will probably shift any vintage focus towards the Bowman releases in the late 40s and early 50s. It sure feels nice to have this one in the books.
Impressive! Anytime you can finish off a team set from the '50s is a great accomplishment.
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