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Old 03-10-2022, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth View Post
It's always struck me as odd that after only a 4 year gap, 61 Fleer has RCs of 3 elite all time greats, top 15 type players -- Baylor, Chamberlain, Robertson and West -- whereas after an 8 year gap, 69 Topps has only Alcindor and I suppose you could argue Havlicek.
Interesting point Peter. I just did a quick count of the players on the 75th anniversary team. It looks like 7 had rookie cards in the 1961 Fleer set and 12 were rookies in the 1969 Topps set. If my count is right. Pretty cool…. Also, nice cards!
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Thanks for your thoughts, Joe.

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