I started buying cards in 1978. Other than a few record breaker cards in 79, the turn back the clocks in 77, the 76 ATGs and a few other subsets that featured retired players, you didn't get much in the new offerings. However, these days if a kid collects cards, he is bound to find Ruth, Williams, Snider or the likes in his packs eventually.
I became a fan of the game and started to study the history of the game somewhat, becoming a fan of a team I could not have possibly ever seen play (Brooklyn Dodgers). Sometimes it just happens. I had a neighbor who influenced me somewhat, but it was me seeking information on the game that lead me to appreciate the older past players.
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