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Originally Posted by STL1944
Of course, this does raise some questions for me:
- Why was Ed Stevens listed as the first baseman of the Dodgers on the 1947 Tip Top card? Was the artwork for the cards completed before the start of the season?
- How much more popular would the 1947 Tip Top Bread set be today had it contained the first Jackie Robinson card?
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Hi Jim
The 1947 Tip Top (and 1947 Bond Bread) cards were designed during 1946. This we know since certain players featured in these two sets reflect teams they played for
in 1946 (instead their new teams in 1947).
Also, Jackie Robinson is remembered as a 2nd Baseman. Branch Rickey had Jackie playing at 1st Base (151 games) during the 1947 season.
TED Z
T206 Reference
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