1971 Baseball Singles

The 1971 Topps Baseball base set consists of 752 cards featuring a distinct, condition-sensitive black border design.

Base Set Checklist Cards
Topps divided the massive set into separate release series, inserting specific checklist cards to help collectors mark off their progress:
  • #54: Series 1 Checklist (Cards 1–132)
  • #123: Series 2 Checklist (Cards 133–263)
  • #206: Series 3 Checklist (Cards 264–393)
  • #369: Series 4 Checklist (Cards 394–523)
  • #499: Series 5 Checklist (Cards 524–643)
  • #619: Series 6 Checklist (Cards 644–752)
Key Rookie Cards
  • Bert Blyleven (#26)
  • Steve Garvey (#341)
  • Ted Simmons (#117)
  • Dave Concepcion (#14)
  • Dusty Baker / Don Baylor (#709 Multi-Rookie)
Key Star & Hall of Fame Cards
  • Thurman Munson (#5)
  • Reggie Jackson (#20)
  • Pete Rose (#100)
  • Johnny Bench (#250)
  • Hank Aaron (#400)
  • Nolan Ryan (#513)
  • Willie Mays (#600)
  • Roberto Clemente (#630)