this was back in early 1970's when Sports Hobbyist (I think) hit the streets and you could order by mail. I was probably 12-14 years old. I saved all summer for that $75.00!!! My dad wrote the check and he told me I was "nuts".
After checking the mailbox everyday for 3 weeks. My package arrived or did it? The card I saved all summer for was not in there
. What was in there was a 1955 Sandy Koufax, 1956 Warren Spahn and a 1951 Roy Campanella along with about 10 other cards I can't remember. Also, there was a credit memo for $25.00.
The card I worked so hard for that summer. A 1952 Mickey Mantle.
OUCH!