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Posted By: Richard Masson

The definition of a rookie card is completely arbitrary, having been invented in 1980 by dealers to move old Topps and Bowman cards. I'm still not clear on why the double printed 1952 Topps Mantle is considered a rookie card. Might as well define it as cards of a certain size, or photo (vs. drawing). I have trouble seeing the parallel between the Ruth and today's minor league giveaways also.

Which is older- rookie cards or Kwanza?