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Old 10-24-2019, 06:14 PM
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Andy Sargent
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Wow, this is always a great story.........and will be tough to beat!

Thanks for sharing Ted

Are those the other 4 original cards too ??

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Originally Posted by tedzan View Post
You've heard this story before; nevertheless, it's worth repeating......

In the Fall of 1952, I opened this TOPPS 5-cent pack. Removed the skinny piece of bubble gum, tossed it away.
And, started sorting thru the cards. Much to my surprise, Mantle was in the middle of these 5 cards.
What a thrill. I still remember that moment of 67 years ago as if happened yesterday.







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TED Z

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Last edited by mantleman; 10-24-2019 at 06:15 PM.
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