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Host Matt Sammon looks back at the incredibly popular and sharp '76 Topps set, with a look at the incredibly patriotic Rick Monday as our random pull! Follow us on Twitter at @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the legendary (though extremely tacky) '75 Topps set, the time he passed on a '75 Topps rack pack, and the underappreciated career of Vida Blue. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the first full-series release from Topps, the clean '74 set. Despite the great cards and rookie class, the set is hampered by a negated move of the San Diego Padres to Washington D.C. Plus, we look back at the very underrated career of Hall of Famer Don Sutton! Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks at the many pros and cons of the ambitious '73 Topps set, with some laughable action shots but qualities that have stood the test of time as the last of the "vintage" card sets. Plus, a look back at Oscar Gamble-- the player better known for his hair than his stats. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks at the flawed but much-loved 1972 Topps set, one of the most iconic if dated sets in baseball card history. Plus, a look at random pull Clyde Wright. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon takes a deep look at the game-changing '71 Topps set, the game-changing power of Deron Johsnon, and some baseball games he recently attended. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the 1970 Topps set, which some collectors love, but it still leaves a lot to be desired. Also, a look at the "Blind Faith" story of random pull Bob Aspromonte. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks at the simple yet plain '69 Topps set, looks back at the '69 MLB expansion, and the incredible summer of '69 for Cleon Jones.

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the "burlap set" from 1968, the career of steady shortstop Ed Brinkman, and how these little pieces of cardboard tie us to history. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon is an outlier in the common thought that '67 Topps is a masterpiece. He feels it's a poor attempt at replicating '57 Topps. Meanwhile, we also look back at the booming Boog Powell!

Host Matt Sammon discusses how Topps got back to business with the clean '66 set, and how pinch-hitter extraordinaire Art Shamsky ended up in a class with Mantle, Musial, Bo, and others. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at one of his favorite baseball sets ever made, 1965 Topps, with a look at one of the most underrated hitters in Major League history. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the somewhat unpopular '64 Topps set, featuring young Rusty Staub of the Houston Colt .45s in the sweltering Colt Stadium. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the epic '63 Topps set, the battle Topps had with Fleer, and the monster career of the monster Frank Howard! Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the legendary '62 Topps set, which handled the challenges of the 1961 set much better the second time around. Plus, we look back at four decades of baseball and the career of Tim McCarver! Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the plain 1961 Topps set, and why Topps had to hold back on card design that season. Plus the not-so-common (Canadian) Hall of Fame career of Ted Bowsfield. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks at how Topps went from artsy to business in 1960, but with a mixture of several previous sets in one card. Plus the all-star career of Johnny Temple, that went downhill quick. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at another Madison Avenue inspired set from Topps in 1959, and the not-so-ordinary career of utility infielder Eddie Miksis and the Cincinnati Redlegs. Follow us Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the colorful 1958 Topps set, and the interesting career path of Jerry Staley. Plus, the unique way Matt got this card 25 years ago. Follow us on Twitter @WaxAndGumStains

Host Matt Sammon looks back at the groundbreaking '57 Topps set, and how this Pee Wee Reese card is rather appropriate for looking back on "Dem Bums", the Brooklyn Dodgers