When was the term "Rookie Card" introduced into the Hobby ?

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12-17-2019, 05:23 PM

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Not what you asked but on a related note...

The first time the word Rookie appeared on the front of a baseball card was (I think) 1959 with the Topps "Sporting News Rookie Stars of 1959" subset and the Fleer Ted Williams card 14, "Outstanding Rookie of 1939."

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