IIRC, there were a few players in one of those sets that simply didn't have another card (not catalogued, at least) from any league or nation. As mentioned above, they can be much less expensive and MUCH more readily available options for a HOF or Negro League collection.
Clearly, the cards are out of period for the players, but if it's truly the first issued card (and I think they are in a few cases) then it is a rookie IMO. Now whether that means its worth more or not is a debate the hobby has had for decades. Especially considering they are out of period.
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