1st pack of cards
Now that I'm pushing 72 yrs young I remember clearly my first pack of cards bought in 1956. Was early spring and couldn't wait to pull back on the waxed folded paper holding the cards in the pack. Bottom card was Ted Lepcio of the Red Sox. I was thrilled. One of my hometown heros. My thoughts back then, if I get a Mantle trade with one of my school chums for a Frank Sullivan or trade a Yogi for a Jackie Jensen, I win every time. Oh you got an Ike Delock how about trading me for a Whitey Ford, great! Next day they all went to school with me in a old rubber band. The new 56 topps cards sailed beautifully up against the schoolhouse. Just hoping for a "Leaner" Won a few, lost a few, gosh those were wonderful days. Thanks for the memories Ted Lepcio and Net54. Happy collecting to all you collectors young and old, Jim
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