thrilled to have this babe in hand

i finally picked up the last of the 1961 topps baseball thrills subset cards i needed to complete the 10-card run.  of course, it was the biggest card that was the final one i obtained:

i know the backs were written as if they were from the time that the event occurred, but i still find it incredibly interesting that this card was issued the year that babe's record would fall, thanks to roger maris, expansion, and a 162 game schedule.

i am not sure what is next - maybe the 1959 topps baseball thrills? there's no ruth in that set, but there are cards of willie, mickey, and the duke - plus hank aaron, ernie banks, and stan musial. yikes!