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Old 01-21-2022, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jp1216 View Post
Leonard Helicher (RIP) had a card business and took out ads in local papers. It lead to Fleer employees smuggling out cards to sell on the side. Yes, Lenny had quite a stash. Lots of rare items but none of them 'originated' with him. He bought/sold FF related items for many years. He is missed. Coming up on 2 years already....
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Originally Posted by bnorth View Post
A guy named Lenny had all the super rare Bill Ripkens. I can't remember his last name but he had some beyond amazing items. Sadly Covid took him.
Wow, very fascinating! To keep up that interest for so many years is an accomplishment itself. But yes, a sad ending.
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