When was the term "Rookie Card" introduced into the Hobby ?

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12-23-2019, 06:17 PM

Frank A

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As I recall rookie cards started to pick up in the mid to late 70'S. However it was in the Early 80's when everything went crazy. I recall everyone trying to buy 75 topps unopened packs trying to find rookie cards of Brett and Yount.

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