In 1984 Topps released the first Gallery of Champions set of 12 metal cards under the title Gallery of Immortals. Though most years between 1984-1991 including an Aluminum, Bronze, and Silver set, the 1984 set did not include an aluminum set. Alongside the 12 card base set, there was also a single-card Bronze Premium card that was issued each year, which typically featured a vintage replica from the 1950's-1960's. Also, there was a single Pewter Bonus card issued each year based on one of the cards released in the 12-card base set. The Pewter cards actually started in 1983 before the first base set was released in 1984. This is the complete 1984 set.
Back in 1987, I could only dream of owning the entire collection of Topps/Bowman baseball cards. Today, this dream has nearly become a reality as I complete one vintage set after another. My strategy has been to build sets efficiently by focusing on the lowest grades possible. My goal has simply been to just own the original cards. This blog shares my journey of collecting, organizing, and enjoying my collection of Topps/Bowman baseball cards.