Sentamental Value

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Let me introduce myself to all. My name is Drew and I am new to the site. I have spent much time reading and enjoying this site over the last few days. I wanted to put out a questin that I always ask when discussing cards with other friends and collectors. What card (or cards) are the most sentamental in your collection. Otherwise meaning it doesn't matter the money someone offers you won't get rid of it.
I'll go first.
About 20 years ago when I first started really collecting more than just popping packs I met and worked with a man who had collected for years. As we got to know each other he gave me a 1968 Topps Micky Mantle from his own collection. It is pretty beat up with writting on the back. It wouldn't sell for more than maybe $20 bucks but he gave it to me because he said every collector needed a Mantle.
About 10 years later after he had moved on I found out he died from cancer. My collection had grow by leaps and bounds since then but I won't ever give that old beat up '68 Mantle up because it is a reminder of an older collector helping a young one.
Hope to hear your stories! If not thanks for taking a moment to read mine.
Drew