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Posted By: <b>Tim Caravella</b><p>Which card(s) is considered his true &quot;RC&quot;. I don't see much mention of the R312. Can someone give me some info on this set?<br><br>Thanks,<br><br>Tim

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Posted By: <b>Brad Green</b><p><br>This is an R312 Pastel Photo.<br><br><img src="http://www.bandkgreen.net/lefty_grove/gallery_files/1936_r312.jpg" alt="[linked image]">

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>not his rookie.... but my favorite.<br><br>Thought it belonged in a Joe D thread......<br><br><br><img src="http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/1943_RPPC_dimaggio.jpg" alt="[linked image]"><br>

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Posted By: <b>peter ullman</b><p>While I'm not 100% sure:<br><br>-some consider his zeenut card his rookie...or prookie because he's in the minor leagues<br>-some consider the 36 goudey to be his rookie,<br>-some publications call the 38' goudey his rookie<br><br>Is that clear! I'm sure someone will eventually chime in!

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Posted By: <b>barrysloate</b><p>Peter is correct on all three. DiMaggio's first appearance on any baseball card was his Zeenut, but since he played in the PCL it is not considered his major league rookie.<br><br>The R312 is his first appearance as a member of the Yankees, but due to its size and paper stock not everyone considers it a baseball card.<br><br>His first appearance on a nationally distributed baseball card was 1938 Goudey.<br><br>And I didn't even participate on that other train wreck thread.

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Posted By: <b>Tim Caravella</b><p>Thanks for the replies. Can someone further explain about the card stock of the R312? I absolutely love the look of the card, but have never seen one in person. There is a PSA 4 on ebay right now that I am interested in, but knowing nothing on pricing of this set I am having a tough time.<br><br>Thanks,<br><br>Tim

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Posted By: <b>peter ullman</b><p>r312's have thin, paper like stock...prone to wrinkling...but many are in really nice shape. pricing????? look in the guide!

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Posted By: <b>Brad Green</b><p><br>The R312's measure approximately 4 x 5 1/2 and have a blank back. You might consider buying an inexpensive one on eBay (they can be had for under $15) to get a feeling for what they look and feel like in person, before spending a bunch of money on a DiMaggio.

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Posted By: <b>Phil Garry</b><p>Here's my DiMaggio RC which also includes another HOF'er, Joe McCarthy for good measure..........<br><br><br><img src="http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s120/bcbgcbrcb/DiMaggioJoe-1.jpg" alt="[linked image]">

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Posted By: <b>Steve F</b><p> The R313 is the true RC, as this photo shows the Dag at St Pete wearing jersey #18 and prior to receiving his official rookie number(9). Mostly, I believe this to be the true rc, because I own it (:<br><br>Incidentally, Aren't the '38 Goudeys known throughout the hobby as a novelty anyways? <br><br><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1226174367.JPG" alt="[linked image]">

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Posted By: <b>Bobby Binder</b><p>Steve,<br><br>You can't say that because you will upset Al....that is his pride and joy.

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Posted By: <b>jdrum</b><p>He is also in the 1936 World Wide Gum set (#51). The set was only distributed in Canada so many may not consider it to qualify for rookie card status (whatever that is). I would certainly rather have it than any of the 1936 Goudey issues but I am probably in the minority.<br><br>And Barry, there's still tyme.

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Posted By: <b>Steve F</b><p>Bobby, I didn't know Al was into non-sports. j/k Al, Hey, I even have one of the original BigHeads from 1916-20. A beater of course.

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Posted By: <b>E, Daniel</b><p>I'm with jdrum and would take the world wide if given first choice....in the end after realizing the money would never be there for that issue, I happily picked this one up as my type.<br><br><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1226185458.JPG" alt="[linked image]">