Let's talk about "over-looked" true Rookie cards....Pre-war and early Post-war

[Frankish]

Originally Posted by tedzan

I find it interesting that Berra's 1948 BOWMAN card; and, Garagiola's 1951 BOWMAN card have been identified as their "Rookie" cards. But, not these 1947 TIP TOP
Bread cards. And in Berra's case, he is also featured in the 1947 BOND BREAD set. So, I don't understand why these 1947 cards are not considered their real Rookie
cards. Perhaps, some of you on this forum can explain what is going on here ?
Incidentally, the 1947 TIP TOP Bread cards were issued from the East coast to St. Louis. It is indeed a major set.

It sounds like we just disagree on the definition of a major set. I may be remembering it wrong, but weren't these cards regional issues? They may have been issued from the East Coast to St Louis, but I seem to recall that each region got its own team cards, not the entire set.

The Propagandas set is, similarly, not a major set...though I collect it and, in fact, have the Musial card, which serves for his RC in my collection.

In either case, I'm not holding my breath waiting for the collecting community to anoint the cards as THE official RCs. But I think they are awesome and would be happy to have them....

As for other cards, the 1946-47 Caramelo Deportivo Minnie Minoso. The earliest Minoso I have, but there might be other small issues.