Rookie card or rookie year card, same thing to me, but I understand what Duece is saying as well. One card in the set is the rookie card, but I call them all rookies since it's easier to me.
Cris Carter Collector 1660/2351
John Randle Collector 349/568
Pro Set Collector
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