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

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

When was the term "Rookie Card" first introduced into the Hobby ? What is the earliest source ? Been looking at some 1979 Trader Speaks and found mentioned in these publications .

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