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Old 01-09-2012, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by zljones View Post
That was one of the reasons I was thinking as to why the 1869 card was considered first because of the professional status. And the 1868 card was made months prior to pro ball. That makes sense, I just wish the articles would say first PRO CARD instead of just a card.
Of the 1869 Peck and Snyder I always say "first professional baseball card".....but most aren't that technical. How many times have you seen the '52 Mantle called his rookie? (answer, too many to count and they are all wrong)
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