Great stories and love the Mantle! One of my first vintage cards had a similar origin. My grandfather found the card and kept it in his wallet. I still remember him pulling it out and handing it to me. It was a beater from the 70s, but it is still one of my favorite cards.
I never bonded with my dad over baseball cards. My interest in collecting came from my Mom who is such a huge baseball fan. Listening to her stories about her Mantle cards growing up is what really peaked my interest. Years later, she is the one that encouraged me to purchase my first Mantle rookie.
I hope that when I have kids they share a similar interest. As soon as funds become available, and I learn my way around the topic, I hope to start picking up pre-war cards of female players so I can pass them along if I have a daughter.
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Mantle Master Set - as complete as it is going to get
Yankees Game Used Hat Style Run (1923-2017): 57/60 (missing 2008/9 holiday hats & 2017 Players Weekend)
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