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Originally Posted by brob28
Hi John & Andy,
I have always heard Michigan and California also, but I'm not too sure of that. I grew up in Illinois and got some mini's. I was 6 & the only cards I got were from my Mom & Dad buying them for me at the local Jewel grocery store. I'm sure these could have made their way to the local Jewel store in a round about way, but I'd guess Illinois was in the distribution area.
I love the set, it's the first one I really remember form my childhood. I've put together a mini and regular set, and love them both. My favorite childhood card (Dick Allen) is in the set - it's a big sentimental set for me.
If you are interested I have a set article in pdf format from SCD that's pretty interesting - just get me your email and I'll forward it. It's too big to upload here.
Cheers,
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Hey Bill, I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago in the 70s but never saw the mini's.
And, like you, the Dick Allen card is one of my all time favorite cards. I traded Hank Aaron's card straight up for it back that summer of '75. I remember it like it was yesterday.