1968 Topps Baseball Game Cards - Brooks Robinson

Of all the Topps insert sets of the 60's, these 68' game cards were probably the most popular. They're very similar to the Red Backs and Blue Back sets issued by Topps in 51'. They were designed to be used as a baseball game based on the info printed on the front of each card. For example if you drew the Brooks card you were awarded 1st base because it reads “Hit By Pitch”. If you drew the Mantle card, it reads “Single, Runners Advance 2 Bases” etc.

In total the set includes 33 cards measuring 2 1/4 by 3 1/4. This set is stacked with stars including, Mantle, Mays, Aaron, Yastrzemski, Killebrew, Brooks & Frank Robinson, Al Kaline, Rod Carew, Pete Rose and a few others. 

Then there were the lesser name players possibly included in the set due to there above average 67' season. Guys like Gene Ally, George Scott, Mike McCormick, Dean Chance, and Steve Hargan of the Cleveland Indians. Steve Hargan but no Jim Palmer??

Anyways it’s a good way to get big name cards at relatively affordable prices. A set can be completed for around $100. 

Brooks 1968 Season:   BA: .253    HR: 17    Hits: 154    RBI: 75    AB: 608