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Old 08-26-2010, 09:45 AM
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Hey, Brian/Zan,
Welcome. Unfortunately, I have a new scanner but have been too lazy to scan all the cards in. Maybe someday.
Leon, yes, I was also a bit surprised that card went so high, but they don't come around too often.

Greenberg is, for me, one of those rare heroes.
Brian
Greenberg had encouraging words for Jackie Robinson in 1947, saying them to him right on the ballfield. That was not exactly a popular stance to take for an opposing player in 1947.
Rachel Robinson holds him in high regard for encouraging Jackie.
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