I believe the logic with the 85 not being considered his rookie card is kind of applying todays standards to retro cards. Team USA cards etc... are not considered rookie cards because he had not yet been in major league action. However the database still lists it as rookie, and should as the definition of the time was your definition. First standard mlb set card.
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Looking for 1951 Red Back #36 Gus Zernial JUST ONE MORE TO GO!!!!!!!