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Originally Posted by jimivintage
Little known fact = Abbaticchio was the first Italian born MLB player AND professional football player!!  And, by collecting both the Brown and Blue sleeve versions, I am able to obtain a lot of different backs. I'll move on from Abbaticchio eventually though! Also, for what it's worth, my mom's maiden name is Zappitelli.....see any Italian in that name?  |
Abbaticchio to Thayer to Zappitelli - lethal double play combo!
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Working on the following:
HOF "Earliest" Collection (Ideal - Indiv): 250/346 (72.3%)
1914 T330-2 Piedmont Art Stamps......: 116/119 (97.5%)
Completed:
1911 T332 Helmar Stamps (180/180)
1923 V100 Willard's Chocolate (180/180)
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