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AMAZING items everyone! Thanks for sharing. The diversity on this thread is Pretty incredible as well. Onto my top 3.

1) Don't have a scan (and sure I don't need one). It is my Clemente rookie (probably about vg-ex)- what is so special about it? I was about 13 years old and had to beg my mom for about 40 minutes at a card show to shell out the 48 (negotiated down from 86) bucks for it. It was the beginning of my Clemente collection as well as having attached some fond memories of the negotiations with my mom around it.

2)snapshot of Clemente - The original photo has Clemente standing in the infield with a stadium in the backgroud - I edited to use on my digital Clemente checklist (work in progress). The image just blows me away. It has somewhat of an ethereal feel. When I look at it, it is almost as if Clemente is here standing on front of me. Sorry to butcher it up a bit, I do not want it copied.

3) 1967 Pinup sticker of Clemente - I used to set up at shows at Robert Morris college in Pittsburgh(my brother would come to help me out - 6 hour drive was great bonding time) - Over the years I made a number of friends. None better than Jim C who purchased this for me. It is a fond memory of the trips to Pittsburgh with my brother, my friendship with jim, and the possibly one of a kind item.

In hindsight I am amazed at how easily those 3 items rose to the top of my collection of ~500 vintage (pre 1973) clemente card and memorabilia items. Thanks for the opportunity to share.