In the mid 1970s, I opened an entire box of 1957 Topps football. I paid $15 for it. It was filled with cello packs, along with rookies of Unitas, Starr and Hornung. I probably could buy a house today with the proceeds from selling it — if I hadn't opened it. I was about 14. About the same time, I also opened a pack of 1951 Bowman football and got Buddy Young and a stick of gum that turned to powder in my hand ...
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