My near miss was not a card but a pair of Spalding trophies, pitcher and catcher that I found at an antique shop in late May 1996. I remember the date because my wife and I were on a short vacation to celebrate our anniversary. That is also the reason that I didn't spend $500 on each trophy. She was standing next to me at the time. Of course, now every time I see one sell at auction I can point it out to her. Remember those trophies you wouldn't let me buy? They are now worth...
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