Would a baseball card lie? Cracking the great Don Mattingly mystery
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This article delves into the mystery surrounding a baseball card featuring Don Mattingly, a former professional baseball player. The card in question is from the 1987 Topps set, and it shows Mattingly celebrating what appears to be his birthday. However, it has been a topic of debate among fans and collectors as to whether the date on the card is accurate or not. The article discusses the efforts made by a group of collectors to investigate and determine the true date of the photo. It recounts their research, including analyzing the position of the sun and shadows in the picture, comparing it to known events and dates, and even reaching out to Mattingly himself. In the end, the article reveals the conclusion to the mystery and provides insights into the process of solving such a puzzling question in baseball card history.