Posted By:
Ted ZanidakisTED H
In 1949 when we were collecting Leaf BB cards, flipping them wasn't as much fun as scaling them towards our front porch steps.
And, these cards were perfect for doing this since they were made of thicker cardboard. If you were good at scaling a card that
would lean between the pavement and the side of the step, then you took all the prior scaled cards that were on the pavement.
And, of course if it was your turn next and you knocked down the leaner with your card, then you took all the cards in play. Just
imagine that this game was the BB card version of playing horseshoes.
I still have all those Leaf cards and they show a lot of wear....except for my Babe Ruth which I would not flip or scale....Ruth was
a special card.
TED Z