Brian,
The following is from a SCD article written by Kelly Eisenhauer and refers to the Mantle postcard pictured by Chris -
"Back in the 1950s, it was very common for players to distribute
postcards or photocards to their fans seeking their autographs. Two
different stories have circulated about the origin of the card (Photo
No. 155). One such story is that when Mickey had the cards made,
he actually paid an individual to hand them out to fans at the ballpark.
The other story is that Mickey used them to boost his popularity,
so that he might make the All-Star squad. In any event, the 1951
photocard is a legitimate, vintage item that Mickey had made."
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