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Old 02-10-2025, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Brent G. View Post
I don't think this is universally true. I got into collecting vintage last year, and I've enjoyed reading about every player whose card I purchase. My main takeaway from Year 1: There sure were a lot of guys who died of TB in the 1890s-1920s.

I gotta think there are more people like myself who love the history behind the cardboard.
You are probably right as my take was a raw generalization and a yearning for the days when this was a true hobby for nearly everyone involved and trading was more common than a cash transaction.
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