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Military man in Italy amasses 65000 baseball cards
Air Force T. Sgt. Dick Leech, based at SAN VITO DEI NORMANNI AIR STATION in Italy, has built a collection exceeding 65,000 baseball cards since buying his first in 1952. He recalls stars like Mickey Mantle and Stan Musial, explains how he expanded the set, and notes the shift to larger card series and various packaging over the years.
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San Vito Dei Normanni Air Station
Italy
Pine Bluff
Ark
Air Force
Dick Leech
Leech
Mickey Mantle
Stan Musial
Early Wynn
Milo Candini
Stan Jok
Mesagne
Bowman Company