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			It's a tough question to really answer as it becomes quite the jumble of all-time favorites, HOF'ers you're 'supposed' to want, valuable cards, home run Gods, players you would collect, but can't afford, and on and on. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			As a post-war guy, I don't think the list even reaches ten (although each collector has his personal favorite players to feather the nest), but it clearly would be these guys in a sort-of 'if you see them at a good price, you buy them immediately' kind of way (in no specific order): • Mickey Mantle • Willie Mays • Hank Aaron • Sandy Koufax • Roberto Clemente • Nolan Ryan • Jackie Robinson • Ted Williams 
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