I guess that explains why he felt it okay to give your comic books away ;-)
My folks gave warning, on most things they were about to give away (dolls, albums, etc.), so....luckily, and, fairly early on, my sis and I gathered up what held special value.
Hubby’s mom was a collector, in her own right, so she saved EVERYTHING, of his/his siblings (GI Joe’s, Texaco fireman hats, etc). Our grands are enjoying playing with some of the toys/books, that were ours.
Hope you can get your card collection.
It’s not a big deal. Seeing the direction baseball has taken in the last few years, I’m not a big fan anymore. Mind you, Nolan Ryan was from a different generation of baseball players, and I’m sure he isn’t woke. But my favorite baseball player now, is Rick Monday.