Hey all no apologies necessary if the thread goes off topic. I'm really enjoy reading everyone's recalls.
As a young person, it drives me nuts that I totally missed out on the fun of scouring for these cards in the early 50s. I grew up in the age when you could buy the whole series in a box, when cards had become instant, ready made, prefab collectibles...in other words, junk.
Not to mention, there is a lot less to admire about the players today. I really wish I could know what baseball was like in the prime years. I ask my dad about it, who grew up in the 50s, and all he can say was, "Growing up, baseball was everything."
I had heard the story about 52 Hi's in the 53 packs...if I had a wax 53 pack or two, I'd sure think about opening them, though I imagine at the time kids might've been a little pissed off at getting a few cards from last year in the mix with the new ones.
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