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Todd SchultzI'm surprised to see so many here claim 1966 as the year they first discovered cards--same for me. I know I've told this story before and more than once, probably even on this forum. 1966 Mankato MN, Ben Franklin at the Tempo shopping center. Rode my bike the 2 1/2 blocks, pulled a Sandy Valdespino. Also collected the Philly football cards that year, and a few Topps FB as well (and mustn't forget Batman cards). Like Eric, I associated the teams with their banner/nameplate colors, which is why I did not like the '67s. Came back strong in 1968, buying my first box at age 9, and by '69 I was a four sport collector.