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08-20-2023, 01:05 AM

Gary Dunaier Gary Dunaier is offline

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

I can even say not just In Memoriam but retirement cards of our better known players would have been a great idea looking back over the years

Topps could have started with their very first set by issuing a card for Joe DiMaggio in their 1952 set.

The 1969 Mickey Mantle turned into one when Topps added a line on the back noting that he had announced his retirement.

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