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Lee BehrensI caught the bug of vintage collecting with the help of Bill Mastro. It was at a show shortly after the Metrodome opened. He was set up but only brought 2 brief cases of cards, both filled with pre-WWII items. Bill was very gratiuos and let this 17 yr old kid look at the items and answer my questions. I was fasinated with the Pulliam cigar label and he told me the story behind Mr. Pulliam (Nat'l League President that committed suicide shortly after resigning). I ended up buying a T202 Just Before the Battle with Bresnahan/McGraw end panels, I believe $50 (drained most of my buying funds). I still have the card to this day. I also have since purchase the Pulliam cigar label, which is my picture by my name.
I have always remembered that that encounter and how friendly and willing to answer my questions. I have been able to relay this story to Bill and thank him.
It may be kind of non-dinosoourish but that my story,
Lee