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Posted By: Tom Lawrie

Jay,

I still consider his Baltimore News card on the Orioles to be his rookie, despite the fact that it was a regional issue and depicts a minor league team [after all, the Baltimore News also issued the major league Baltimore Terrapins (Federal League) at the same time.] If that doesn't count, the same would have to go for minor league players in the Old Judge set, not to mention Buck Weaver Obaks, Pacific Biscuits, E100s, as well as the Joe Jackson Old Mill.

Tom