What was the salvation of the Prewar card hobby

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02-11-2025, 01:34 PM

BillyCoxDodgers3B BillyCoxDodgers3B is offline

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Originally Posted by bigfanNY

How did you first start tracking down players address?

In the really early days, I'd call up directory assistance for where I thought the player might live. I remember one really helpful operator in Dallas who knew who represented Mantle and she happily gave me that address. True, Rhodie and McQuaid. Funny what you remember. Of course, no answer from Mick.

Thankfully, it wasn't long before I discovered Jack Smalling's address lists!

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