Fleer baseball cards have been entertaining collectors for over six decades. Since starting their baseball card production in 1956, Fleer has released sets that showcase the best players, teams and moments from each baseball season. Let’s take a closer look at Fleer baseball cards issued each year to see how the hobby has evolved over time:

1956 – Fleer’s groundbreaking debut release included just 106 cards featuring 24 current players. Highlights included cards of Hall of Famers Robin Roberts and Roy Campanella. The set broke the monopoly Topps had in the baseball card market.

1957 – For their second set, Fleer upped the count to 336 cards. It featured all 16 major league teams from 1956. Rookie cards of future Hall of Famers Warren Spahn and Willie Mays were included.

1958 – Another 336 card set was issued. Notable rookies included future 300-game winners Jim Bunning and Early Wynn. Innovations like player statistics on the back of cards began.

1959 – The count increased to a then-record 396 cards. Rookies of future Hall of Famers Bill Mazeroski and Nolan Ryan made their cardboard debuts.

1960 – Considered one of the most attractive vintage Fleer sets, the 1960 offering included 396 cards and introductions of future stars Dick Groat and Bob Gibson.

1961 – Once again 396 cards made up the set highlighting the 1960 season. Standout rookie cards include future Hall of Famers Ron Santo and Luis Aparicio.

1962 – Issued as two separate series totaling 672 cards, the ’62 set was Fleer’s biggest yet. Rookie cards included Hall of Famers Tony Oliva and Bill Freehan.

1963 – Distributed as two series of 336 cards each, the ’63 Fleer set celebrated the 1962 season. Notable rookie introductions were Dick Allen and Reggie Jackson.

1964 – Fleer produced two 336 card series covering the ’63 season. Rookies Earl Weaver, Al Kaline and Brooks Robinson all had their first cardboard appearances.

1965 – For the first time, Fleer included separate sets for both the American and National Leagues totaling 672 cards. Tom Seaver and Joe Morgan joined the hobby this year.

1966 – Two series of 336 cards each made up the ’65 season set. Rookies included Hall of Famers Johnny Bench, Rod Carew and Tom Griffin.

1967 – Celebrating the ’66 campaign, Fleer issued two 332 card series. Debut cards for Johnny Bench and Reggie Jackson highlighted the release.

1968 – For the 1967 season, Fleer distributed two series totaling 664 cards. Notable rookie introductions were Tom Seaver, Bill Freehan and Thurman Munson.

1969 – Two separate sets totaled 664 cards focused on the 1968 season and league leaders. Hall of Fame rookies included Rod Carew and Gaylord Perry.

1970 – Fleer put out 692 cards across two series recognizing the 1969 season. Rookies included Hall of Famer Reggie Smith and ace pitcher Tom Seaver.

1971 – Once more issuing sets for each league totaling 660 cards for 1970. Debut cards for future stars like Dave Parker and Carlton Fisk were included.

1972 – Two series equaled 660 baseball cards for 1971. Rookies Bernie Carbo, Oakland A’s championship teams highlighted the release.

1973 – For the ’72 season Fleer provided two series of 330 cards each for a total of 660 cards. George Brett and Bruce Sutter rookie cards stand out.

1974 – Celebrating the ’73 campaign, Fleer distributed two 330 card sets. Rookie debuts from Hall of Famers Mike Schmidt and Don Sutton made collectors take notice.

1975 – Fleer issued two 330 card series for the 1974 season totaling 660 cards. Rookies included Hall of Famers Eddie Murray and Ryne Sandberg.

1976 – Continuing their two set format, the 660 card ’75 season release debuted future stars Fred Lynn and Keith Hernandez.

1977 – For the ’76 season Fleer put out sets for both leagues with 330 cards each. Rookie debuts included Hall of Famers Andre Dawson and Eddie Murray.

1978 – Two 330 card series added up to 660 cards highlighting the ’77 season. Future Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr. and Ozzie Smith had their rookie cards.

1979 – Celebrating the ’78 campaign, Fleer distributed two 330 card sets. Future stars Dave Stieb and Dave Parker began their cardboard careers.

1980 – Continuing to produce sets for each league totaling 660 cards for the ’79 season. Rookies included Hall of Famer Dave Parker and all-time hit leader Pete Rose.

As you can see, over decades Fleer baseball cards have chronicled the game’s history and launched the hobby careers of countless Hall of Fame players. Their quality sets helped grow the collecting craze while bringing baseball entertainment to fans of all ages. Fleer cards remain highly collectible today for historians, investors and those who simply enjoy reliving baseball’s rich past through memorable cardboard images.