Subject Front/Back Combo Completions

[Abravefan11]

I have been collecting T206 Boston National front/back combos for quite a while now. I've completed a few but my latest is Charlie Starr. This particular subject back run is special to me as so many of my good hobby friends played a part in me completing it. Jim Rivera, Craig Wright, Art Martineau and King Yao. Lee Behrens and Mr. McKenzie get mentions for assists.

Starr is a difficult subject to find with any back other than Piedmont 350 and Sweet Caporal. I was really happy to be able to complete this group with the help of so many good people. Thanks to Chris Browne for putting together the front/back image.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-rJKaCmhgqpc/UPrZ0kiA59I/AAAAAAAAHz0/16RgF6TwJMc/s912/Starr8.jpghttps://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aEsWcjwlf64/UPraxDzE8-I/AAAAAAAAH0E/hlR_Jk2X-co/s312/Coup.jpg

[freakhappy]

Sweeeeet! Great accomplishment, Tim!

Amazing what the people of Net54 can do for each other :D

I love the way Chris sets these up...he's the dude!

[White Borders]

Congratulations Tim - It's especially kewl in that it has the ABCD 350 series run!

Best regards and happy collecting :)

Craig

[mrvster]

WOW:eek:

CONGRATS!!

this is amazing:eek:

[DerekMichael]

That is so cool. It is funny how the different brands of tobacco result in different shades of blue in the background, unless my eyes are playing tricks on me.

I love the way you guys display these front/ back runs. It works perfectly.

Congrats. That is some seriously cool stuff.

[Sean]

Tim, that's a really excellent back run. Congratulations.

[JohnP0621]

Nice back Run. Posts like this have inspired me to attempt a back run of Chief Myers Fielding cards. I currently have 6 backs . Carolina Brights,EPDG,Old Mill, Pied, SC. ant T213. I would graeatly appreciate any help from other Board Members to add more backs of this card to my run. Please contact me if you have any. Thanks to Everyone for sharing photos of thier collection on this site. I really enjoy seeing the different ways everyone collects.

Regards
JohnP

[g_vezina_c55]

Very cool congrats !!!

[ullmandds]

Nice tim...ive always liked the starr pose!

[Pat R]

Great accomplishment Tim congratulations. What was the final card for
your achievement?

[wolf441]

Great job Tim! I'm trying to do the same thing with Dode Paskert and finding it extremely difficult to come up with the non Piedmont and SC backs (although I was lucky enough to pick up the Broadleaf first). How long did it take you to complete? I'm finding that having patience is the most difficult part of the task!!

Steve

[Abravefan11]

Great accomplishment Tim congratulations. What was the final card for
your achievement?

Thanks everyone.

Pat-The last T206 was the Drum. I was surprised when I learned a fellow collector owned it and really happy we were able to make a deal. The last of the cards shown was the T213-1.

[Abravefan11]

How long did it take you to complete? I'm finding that having patience is the most difficult part of the task!!

Steve

The Starr run took 4 years and 3 months to complete.

[piedmont150]

Congrats Tim.. I just recently fished a much shorter but just as rewarding backs run on Ganley. Chris Browne did the grid for me also and I love those pictures. Gotta figure out what the next move is now..

[Sterling Sports Auctions]

I see there is no Cycle, is there still the potential of one showing up?

That Broadleaf does look familiar. :rolleyes:

Lee

[Abravefan11]

Thanks Doug. Please post that image again in this thread in case anyone missed it. Or anyone else that has a front/back run to share.

Here's another one I finished a while ago. Lindaman doesn't come with some of the tougher backs in the set, but several of the front/back combo's of him aren't easy to come by.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-49Lk58a5P2U/UPwRea8eSgI/AAAAAAAAH1Y/dCSNmmcYpKA/s912/LindamanRun.jpg

[Abravefan11]

I see there is no Cycle, is there still the potential of one showing up?

That Broadleaf does look familiar. :rolleyes:

Lee

Lee-The Cycle is there. And that Broad Leaf is probably one of the best looking 2's in my collection. Thanks again.

[AndyG09]

Tim,

Congrats on a killer Starr run. It is sweet success threads like this that inspire me to tackle a player back run someday. Gotta get to 518/520 first. Keep up the great work on all things related to 206s!

Best,

Andy

[Sterling Sports Auctions]

I guess I should have my glasses on when I look at things these days. I thought it was odd there was no Cycle.

I was able at one time to complete Ewing and Brown, Chicago & Washington.

Lee

[E93]

Tim,
Nice run. Congrats.
JimB

[Leon]

Kudos Tim. Nice runs...Thanks for sharing!!

[RCMcKenzie]

Tim, nice back run. I get a hockey assist for getting it to the guy who got it to the guy. The best part is that you already had the red blob variation before the prices took off.

[Mikehealer]

Good stuff Tim.

[kkkkandp]

Tim:

That is a very nice assembly!

Kevin

[atx840]

Always liked that pose. Great run sir!

[Abravefan11]

I'd love to see some other front/back runs. They don't have to be T206 but can be. Please post them if you want to share.

Mattern is another Boston Nat'l subject that wasn't printed with a lot of backs. He was one of 16 of the 200 print group 2 subjects omitted from the ABCD printing.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9iaGPZbKTe8/UNEi3KUqx_I/AAAAAAAAHrM/s0af2uX0qQk/s1063/MatternRun1.jpg
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Z0chbE73pGY/UNEjMM6YQMI/AAAAAAAAHrU/snsiI9ZNVLo/s1063/MatternRun2.jpg
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5lgefjtCmHE/UNEjOZynKeI/AAAAAAAAHrc/cc2RvQiK-7g/s1063/MatternRun3.jpg
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xBiVL1SidiA/UNEjQSt7VoI/AAAAAAAAHrk/TGhoP6WpxBU/s1063/MatternRun4.jpg
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-v5pQv1uQZ9k/UNEjTDKCV_I/AAAAAAAAHrs/-wkqdKeyhcM/s1063/MatternRun5.jpg

[Blunder19]

Hey Tim... Congrats on the back run... Im still working on my seymour double back run... But I finally made some progress last week... Big thanks to Jantz for getting me the second SC 350 fact 25.. was looking for over a year for that card... heres an updated pic of the run.

Just need the blank back, red hindu, and drum to complete the 1st run. Need those 3 plus the lenox and broadleaf for the second run.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg309/blunder19/DoubleSeymourBackRun-2_zpsbb9bdb29.jpg

[mrvster]

TIM- Mattern proof!!!:eek::cool:

Jamie,
those seymour runs always great to see....btw, 2 yellow / brown 460 fact 30's??!!!:eek:

Impressive cardboard here:D

[atx840]

Amazing run Jamie, I'm thinking 2013 is the year you will add a new one.

[Jantz]

Nice displays everyone!

Jamie - Glad I could help. :)


Jantz

[E93]

Here is mine.
JimB
http://photos.imageevent.com/jimblumenthal/t206willisbacks/huge/T206%20Willis%2013%20backs%20big.tiff.jpg

[frohme]

These were in various stages of completion ...

Camnitz (folded), Willis, and Gibson complete, but no longer so.

http://photos.imageevent.com/gspinf/earlypittsburghcards/tobaccoissues/t206byplayerwideview/large/Camnitz-Folded-Wide.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/gspinf/earlypittsburghcards/tobaccoissues/t206byplayerwideview/large/Gibson-Wide.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/gspinf/earlypittsburghcards/tobaccoissues/t206byplayerwideview/large/Willis-Wide.jpg

Leifield, Leach - close, but no cigar (also broken up)

http://photos.imageevent.com/gspinf/earlypittsburghcards/tobaccoissues/t206byplayerwideview/large/Leifield-Batting-Wide.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/gspinf/earlypittsburghcards/tobaccoissues/t206byplayerwideview/large/Leach-Bending-Wide.jpg

--
Mike

[DerekMichael]

these back runs are seriously mind blowing ... thanks for sharing this stuff everyone

[Blunder19]

just took new pictures for my back run.. Hoping this new pic is clearer

Old Pics
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg309/blunder19/DoubleSeymourBackRun-2_zpsbb9bdb29.jpg

NEW PICS
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg309/blunder19/DoubleSeymourBackRun1-21-13_zps5899f89e.jpg

[Bunker]

Amazing back runs! Congrats to all who have the patience to see these through!

[piedmont150]

Wow what a great thread. Did Chris Browne put together most of these grids?

Here is my meager contribution .

[toppcat]

Really nice guys-Tim they look great!

[g_vezina_c55]

It is verry nice too see all these run !
Congrat !!

[lharri3600]

:)

[atx840]

No way Larry, that is a very sweet back run!

[Drew]

hi tim
neat run of the boston backs, my favorite t206 team set.
drew

[Abravefan11]

Thanks guys for sharing your back runs. They're all fantastic.

Here's another of the Boston guys, Beals Becker. He's one of the print group 2 subjects that was not printed with any of the assorted backs. (Outside chance a Tolstoi may show up.)

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-cACXvssh1-c/UP11OSPvxdI/AAAAAAAAH2I/0jxRWgrcH-g/s1184/Becker.jpg

[atx840]

Much nicer scans Jamie. Shown many times :D

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8188/8359545203_5059ed9ec3_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8097/8387495542_c10eb10fbb_c.jpg

[teetwoohsix]

Wow, great job Tim !!!

Also, excellent runs everyone !! Very, very impressive, thank you all for showing those. Love seeing this.

Sincerely, Clayton

[lharri3600]

Thanks chris!:d

[Gradedcardman]

Larry,

Love the Doyle run !!

[lharri3600]

larry,

love the doyle run !!

thanks a.g.

[mrvster]

holy cow! i'm blind:eek:

very impressive runs......congrats guys:)

[cfc1909]

some really nice collecting efforts here thanks to all who shared.

I have some but do not have the scans put together like shown here. here are some that are put together. I have also got much help from hobby friends to complete these.

I have some cool Baltimore runs I will try to get together and post later but for now

34 hindu south run

http://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/hindusouth/large/HinduSL34_1.jpg

my favorite Revelle with a brown and a blank


http://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/southernleague/websize/Revelle6.JPG


nice thread Tim

[Jason]

Wow.Amazing Revelle Back Run.

[cfc1909]

thanks Jason

do you have the Revelle t210? series 2 is the easiest of all the 210 series but Revelle is quite difficult

[Blunder19]

Nice SL Hindu run Jim... I can certainly appreciate the difficulty for putting that together.

Jamie

[cfc1909]

thanks Jamie

I didn't focus solely on it but it took 10 years to complete. Once I got to 25 it was really slow waiting for certain cards to show up and finally 3 board members worked trades with me to finish. My last card was Persons and was as gift from Craig Wright.

I got a lot of help from Brian W and Mark F. at the end. Can't imagine trying to put that together today good luck.

[Runscott]

Wow. I just wish I was a heavy Broadleaf smoker back in 1911.

[Rob D.]

Have shown these before, so apologies for doing it again. It actually was kind of bittersweet when I completed the front/back combos of all three Lajoie poses, because it was really fun chasing them down. I'm not much into upgrading but was able to pick up a nicer batting pose with a Sovereign 350 back today.

[cfc1909]

Those Naps are so cool Rob. Never get tired of seeing them especially the brownie. Best pickup of the decade.

[t206blogcom]

Jim - Nice Hindu SL run. I'm just over half done with mine. Let me know if you have any dupes you want to part with. :)

[g_vezina_c55]

Its always amazing to see this lajoie back

[Mikehealer]

This may not belong in this thread, but I do have a couple of T206's in here.

http://photos.imageevent.com/mhgt/hoft206/johnnyeverscards/frontbackofmyeverscards/huge/montage%20copy_1.jpg

[mrvster]

Mike= WOW....
Rob= OMG

JIM R= DUDE, the Revelle BB and Brown OM are some of my favorite 206 PERIOD!:eek:

[cfc1909]

fantastic Mike. Thank you so much for sharing. Its nice seeing the collecting efforts of the members here.

[E93]

Mike,
Awesome Evers collection!

Jim R.
Love the Hindu Southern League run!

JimB

[jp1216]

My minor contribution. Confirmed Drum back is out there - somewhere.....
Also have a P350 MC (no name), a random stamp back & a couple Topps T206 frames.
When I first started the Downs run, I saw a list of 'possible' backs (OM, CB, PB etc). Wish I had picked a subject with more 'confirmed' backs.
http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww330/jp1216a/Net54/T206Downs02.jpg
http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww330/jp1216a/Net54/T206Downs04.jpg

[Abravefan11]

Love the Downs run Jon. Thanks for sharing.

[Sean]

Rob: The Lajoies are amazing. Do I have this right:there are no Lajoies with a Lenox back, but one was printed with a Brown Lenox? Has anyone ever explained why this would have occured?

[Jason]

thanks Jason

do you have the Revelle t210? series 2 is the easiest of all the 210 series but Revelle is quite difficult

Yes I have a Revelle and haven't seen another one come up for sale since I got it about six months ago.Yours is a very nice example.

[Rob D.]

Rob: The Lajoies are amazing. Do I have this right:there are no Lajoies with a Lenox back, but one was printed with a Brown Lenox? Has anyone ever explained why this would have occured?

I think at one point a black Lenox had been confirmed on a few checklists, but that one turned out to be a brown (the one I own, I think). So as far as I know, there hasn't been a black Lenox of the batting pose confirmed, but it is a possible combination.

I'll leave it to Tim to explain the possibilities of why we've seen a brown Lenox but not a black with this pose. I just collect 'em, I don't pretend to understand them.

[Abravefan11]

Rob: Do I have this right:there are no Lajoies with a Lenox back, but one was printed with a Brown Lenox? Has anyone ever explained why this would have occured?

Sean-There is a good possibility that the brown Lenox were a different subset than the black. While it's possible all confirmed brown subjects will eventually be confirmed with black, it's also possible that some brown Lenox subjects were not printed with a black Lenox back. Currently there are several confirmed with brown that have not been confirmed with black.

[npa589]

Ya'll are tempting me with these back runs...maybe a Lundgren Cubs back run???

[cfc1909]

Chris just made this scan for me

all 9 Baltimore players with BL 350

http://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/vintagebaltimore/BL.jpg

[piedmont150]

Wow Jim R, impressive collections. Great thread and collections most of us can only dream of.. A collection of anything Broadleaf is awesome.. Keep these coming..

[DerekMichael]

OHHHHHHH!!! This is one of the coolest runs I have ever seen! How long did this take to assemble Mr. Rivera?

Chris just made this scan for me

all 9 Baltimore players with BL 350

http://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/vintagebaltimore/BL.jpg

[E93]

:eek::eek::eek: Awesome! :eek::eek::eek:


Chris just made this scan for me

all 9 Baltimore players with BL 350

http://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/vintagebaltimore/BL.jpg

[cfc1909]

I didn't keep an exact record but it took between 10 and 12 years to find all 9 players with Broad Leaf.

Adkins, Cassidy and Dunn I have only seen the example I own.

Dessau, Hall Poland and Jackson I have seen 2 or 3 examples each.

Slagle and Strang I have seen 4 or 5 examples each.

I am sure there are more out there but this was a real tough set to put together.

[atx840]

:eek::eek::eek: Awesome! :eek::eek::eek:

Yeah, I was giddy as a school girl when Jim sent me the scans. :eek:

[mrvster]

Those B.L.s are a thing of beauty!!!Wow!!....btw....you hooked me up with my first B.L. Sam Strang Balty just because I didn't own one, then :) in the mail a strang bl shows up !! you just GAVE it to me,I had that puppy graded and love it!!! thanks again...sorry if I embarrased you, but i'll never forget how kewl you were to me and out of the kindness of your heart sent me that expecting nothing in return....we need guys like you in this hobby, it's what makes it a hobby:) these cards make us do strang and greedy things sometimes, but I like to give credit where credit is due and acknowledge your kindness....true great peops

Chris,

thanks for my ab 460 devore which I love also that you GAVE to me also!!!you are great people to and have helped me TREMENDOUSLY with my collecting...

sorry for emmotional puke...

carry on with these sweet runs!:)

[White Borders]

Ya'll are tempting me with these back runs...maybe a Lundgren Cubs back run???

Lundgren Cubs is too easy - there are only 3 backs ;)

[Abravefan11]

Nice Lundgrens Craig.

[RCMcKenzie]

8519985200

8520185202

8520385204

8520585206



Here are 17/20 T213-1 Coupons from the Southern League subset.

Still need Greminger, Hart Montgomery, Hickman


Great card runs on here, all.

[lharri3600]

OHHHHHHH!!! This is one of the coolest runs I have ever seen! How long did this take to assemble Mr. Rivera?

omg i love those b'MORE bl'S:D

[t206blogcom]

Here are 17/20 T213-1 Coupons from the Southern League subset.



No wonder I can never find any of these! Great run!

[lharri3600]

no wonder i can never find any of these! Great run!

lol@ jason:d

[tedzan]

Lundgren Cubs is too easy - there are only 3 backs ;)

Hey Craig..........there are really 4 - Lundgren cards :)

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/alundgren4versions.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/blundgren4versions.jpg

Best regards,

TED Z

[teetwoohsix]

Definately one of the best threads of the year so far :eek: You all have amazing collections, and I thank you for displaying them for us to see.

Awesome front/back runs guys !!!!!

Sincerely, Clayton

P.S. Great to see some of you guys posting again !!!! ;):)

[RCMcKenzie]

Mr. Ted,

Be thinking of a card you would accept in trade for your T213-1 Frank Chance.

[tedzan]

http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/large/1910couponcobb50x.jpg.http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/large/1910COUPONredCobb75xb.jpg

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/1910couponmattyeverschase.jpg
....http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/1910couponmattyeverschase25xb.jpg

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh622/tedzan77/1910CouponChance_zpsab007d4f.jpghttp://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh622/tedzan77/1910CouponChanceBx_zps4fc0101d.jpg

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/1910COUPONchasedkcap38x.jpg.http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/large/1910COUPONdkcapChase50b.jpg



T-Rex TED
.

[tedzan]

Ted Breitenstein pitched a No-Hitter in his first Major League start. In St Louis on Oct 4, 1891 (vs. Louisville Colonels), Ted pitched a (near) Perfect game
for the St Louis Browns. Ted faced only 27 batters. He walked one, who was picked off at 1st base (or as the result of a Double Play).


http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/TedbreitensteinTchop50x.jpg
.http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/TedbreitensteinTchop50xb.jpg


TED Z

[npa589]

Hahaha! Nice Lundgrens!

I'm going to have to figure something out, and then tackle it. I'll have to peruse the master set checklist for the cubs - see what toughest back most of them are on - I know not all were printed on EPDG, so I might have to combine with something else.

[cfc1909]

http://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/southernleague/websize/Lot81a_med.jpeghttp://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/southernleague/websize/Breitenstein206.jpg


http://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/southernleague/websize/BreitensteinT210.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/southernleague/websize/T211Breitenstein.jpg


Nice coupon 1 south run Rob

[Mikehealer]

Here are a few players that I used to have. Never did finish the Meyers. A fun way to collect.

<p><img src="http://photos.imageevent.com/mhgt/hoft206/whatusedtobe/large/Foster-All%20in%20a%20row.jpg" width="732" height="800"></p>
<p><img src="http://photos.imageevent.com/mhgt/hoft206/whatusedtobe/large/powers%20montage%20copy.jpg" width="900" height="533"></p>
<p><img src="http://photos.imageevent.com/mhgt/hoft206/whatusedtobe/large/montage%20of%2012%20copy.jpg" width="900" height="264"></p>

[Abravefan11]

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AoRsc-BQ9yI/UQCkAD8YCiI/AAAAAAAAH24/g8KPz2dZ12Q/s1128/Ritchey.jpg

[Drew]

Hi Tim
Nice Ritcheys, lets see more Boston NL.
drew

[Leon]

nice runs Jim, Tim, Ted et al........sweet looking cards.

[TNP777]

Wow, some absolutely amazing eye candy in this thread! Thanks for sharing, everyone!

[DerekMichael]

i am pretty new here and i know i have missed a ton of good stuff, but this is one of the most kick ass threads i have ever seen

thats cool that you guys share this stuff, many thanks!

[Abravefan11]

Mike-I really like that Powers back run.

Hi Tim
Nice Ritcheys, lets see more Boston NL.
drew

Thanks Drew-I've shown this one several times before, but it fits here. It's a few short of being complete but my favorite non-the-less.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-B-5CmyRnIZk/TxBkTtj-VyI/AAAAAAAAGK8/RIzqh5IvDEQ/s1000/Herzogs.jpg

[tedzan]

Rossman's Major League career ended Sept 3, 1909. This fact is most likely the reason as to why Rossman was printed with only 5 - T206 backs.
I sold the SWEET CAPORAL 350, factory #30 card of Rossman.

T206

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh622/tedzan77/SweetCapF25xRossman50x.jpghttp://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh622/tedzan77/RossmanCoupP350Sov50x_zps309a7233.jpg
.http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh622/tedzan77/SweetCapF25xRossman50xb.jpghttp://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh622/tedzan77/RossmanCoupP350Sov50xb_zpsa80d0b16.jpg


E96

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh622/tedzan77/E96claudeRossman50x.jpghttp://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh622/tedzan77/E96claudeRossman50xb.jpg


TED Z

[cfc1909]

love the Herzog probably my favorite in the set. excellent back run especially the Red Cross and type 3 Coupon. Some real difficult cards in that run


http://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/southernleague/websize/McCauley206.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/southernleague/websize/McCauley206b.jpg


http://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/southernleague/websize/McCauley1.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/southernleague/websize/McCauley1b.jpg


http://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/southernleague/websize/McCauley.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/southernleague/websize/McCauleyb.jpg

[atx840]

Glad you picked the Red Cross up Tim.

[peterb69]

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-B-5CmyRnIZk/TxBkTtj-VyI/AAAAAAAAGK8/RIzqh5IvDEQ/s1000/Herzogs.jpg

First, very impressive.
Second, it maybe my screen at work, but that Cycle back looks "blueish"

[Brian Weisner]

Great runs.... I can't make these as well as Chris and Tim, but here's one quick group... Be well Brian

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q257/hogan6g/Collage11_zps57d8614c.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q257/hogan6g/Collage12_zps42967b46.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q257/hogan6g/Collage14_zps0dbc9af1.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q257/hogan6g/Collage15_zpsdf8556fe.jpg

Oops... Forgot Hickman...
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q257/hogan6g/Image988_zpsc93b162d.jpghttp://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q257/hogan6g/Image989_zps9b761f78.jpg

[Al C.risafulli]

This thread is FANTASTIC.

-Al

[atx840]

:eek::eek: BRIAN :eek::eek:

[piedmont150]

Brian:
I've known for some time that you had the whole Hindu SL set thanks for sharing..
What a great thread!

[Abravefan11]

...it maybe my screen at work, but that Cycle back looks "blueish"

Sadly, it's a regular black Cycle 460. I bet a blue one would fetch a pretty penny.

[Mikehealer]

Thanks JimB, Jim R and Tim.

Jim B- Always enjoy seeing a part of your wonderful collection. Leon should make you post at least one of your caramel cards everyday.

Jim R- Great SLers, but those Baltimore BL's are something special. Great stuff.

Tim- Amazing Boston team set.

Brian W.- Your the tough back king and those Hindus are great, but I want to see that Evers Drum again!!!

Great thread.

[tedzan]

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/at206pinkchase5.jpg
http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/bt206pinkchase5.jpg


TED Z

[DixieBaseball]

Tim - Superb Thread idea and a awesome run you have going ! This thread is right in the sweet spot. Many great subsets on here....

Jim - You need to post more. Great SL run !

Rob M. - That Coupon Type 1 run is a lifetime in the making. Phenominal.

Ted & Brian - keep the scans coming... Some real toughies - Nice job !

Rob D. & Mike - I never get tired of seeing your endless supply chain of Lajoie's and Evers cards. (Mike - that is the first time I believe I have seen the whole lot of Evers in one scan, cleanly cropped, etc. -- I love that Scan.)

Geez Guys... I spent 15 minutes enjoying this thread, have to get back to work, but will return to see more eye candy this evening.

Thanks again for posting and this is why I collect.

[TNP777]

This thread is inspiring. I think I might have to pursue one of these back variation sets.

You guys are waaaasy more knowledgable than me. If I was to go after a Brooklyn player with a lot of back combos, who would he be?

Thanks in advance.

[Rob D.]

This thread is inspiring. I think I might have to pursue one of these back variation sets.

You guys are waaaasy more knowledgable than me. If I was to go after a Brooklyn player with a lot of back combos, who would he be?

Thanks in advance.

Geordie,

You might find this tool useful:

http://www.t206resource.com/Checklist.html

You can enter any T206 player (along with other search terms) and get a result that lists all of the confirmed front-back combinations.

[TNP777]

Geordie,

You might find this tool useful:

http://www.t206resource.com/Checklist.html

You can enter any T206 player (along with other search terms) and get a result that lists all of the confirmed front-back combinations.
excellent - thanks much!

[TNP777]

Quick research narrowed my future back collection to five players:

Burch fielding (18 confirmed backs), Jordan batting (18), McIntyre Bkln/Chi (16), Rucker throwing (19) and Wilhelm with bat (16)

I chose these because of a good variety of back possibilities and because I like the way the cards themselves look. Need to do some more research on how tough certain backs are, plus the affordability of the players themselves.

[tedzan]

Burch (fielding), Jordan (batting), and Wilhelm (with bat) will be tough to find with AMERICAN BEAUTY 460 and UZIT backs.

McIntyre (Bkln/Chi) and Rucker (throwing) will be tough to find with BROAD LEAF 460 and Red HINDU backs.


Good luck,

TED Z

[Abravefan11]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-POUA-m9CGK8/UQP2-uCxQGI/AAAAAAAAH3o/mISNG201eWs/s1100/Beck.jpg

[Jantz]

When I first started collecting T206s, my goal was to put a Cleveland team set together.

One of the first thing I noticed was that the majority of Easterly cards had a Piedmont 350 back. So whenever I found an Easterly with a back other than a Piedmont 350, I bought it.

So far I've got 6 Easterlys with different backs.

Piedmont 350
Sweet Caporal 350
Tolstoi
Polar Bear
Old Mill
EPDG

The Tolstoi is by far my favorite. I bought it on a whim, thinking that I would upgrade it in the future. That was 5 years ago and I've not seen another.

Wish I could post a front/back grouping like others have, but I'm not very computer suave.

Jantz

[kdixon]

Here are a few Wheats.

[Jaybird]

Nice Beck run, Tim. Well done.

[TNP777]

:eek:

Nice Wheats!

[cfc1909]

very nice run of Becks. That blank is killer. I have 3 Baltimore blank backs so I know how cool it is to land these for your Boston collection. Very few and far between.
Nice clean example too. How many blank Bostons do you have?

Beck is cool but your Herzog run is my favorite. thanks for posting, this thread is killer

[atx840]

Tim you did get it you sly dog. Congrats!!

[Abravefan11]

Thanks Chris. It was a recent addition.

Jim-That's my only blank-back. I've never made owning one a priority, but things lined up right and a hobby friend was again a big help in adding another tough card to my collection.

[cfc1909]

they are special Tim and technically the Mattern proof is blank backed.

so 1 blank back and 1 proof. I have never owned a proof. That Boston collection you have gathered over the years is amazing, thanks for sharing.

I guess if the Baltimore proof ever shows up I better take out a second mortgage.


edit to ad, I really love the cut on the Beck, clearly showing it is not a factory cut

[mrvster]

I LOVE THE BB BECK!!!:eek:

HOLY COW! Now thats a card to own!! I love the fat, hand cut borders....BBs are way undervalued right now:)

What a card! congrats my bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[teetwoohsix]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-POUA-m9CGK8/UQP2-uCxQGI/AAAAAAAAH3o/mISNG201eWs/s1100/Beck.jpg

Wow, amazing !!!

I agree with everyone else, that blank back Beck is sweet !!!
Great run Tim.

Also, great cards everyone !!

Sincerely, Clayton

[BBT206]

Just made a trade to obtain my last Doyle Throwing.

86223

[Abravefan11]

Nice run Bill. Congratulations on completing it and with a trade to boot.

[atx840]

http://i.imgur.com/vdHHeAZ.jpg

TED Z

Ted, I found this post from a few years ago. I know of three other Hindus and wanted to confirm this one. Thanks.

[DerekMichael]

Ted, I found this post from a few years ago. I know of three other Hindus and wanted to confirm this one. Thanks.

I dig that Broad Leaf a ton. I do not actually recall seeing another, but I could easily be wrong. What a cool run.

I cannot get over how cool this thread is!

[atx840]

Very nice BL for sure.

[DixieBaseball]

Complete Texas Leaguer 20 card run of Orange Border Errors from the T210 Series 3 :

[Jason]

Jeremy that scan is just stunning.I hope to join you one day.Great looking cards.

[cfc1909]

Jason

I hope you get there too but the asking price for the 2 on ebay wont help you any. I only have one, the Thebo and got it for less than 100 on a straight ebay auction.

If the series 3 cards are 100 or 200 dollar cards the orange version should probably be double or at best triple. I could see 3 or 400 but not 600 or 1000.

good luck and glad I only needed one.

nice orange set Jeremy

[Jason]

Jason

I hope you get there too but the asking price for the 2 on ebay wont help you any. I only have one, the Thebo and got it for less than 100 on a straight ebay auction.

If the series 3 cards are 100 or 200 dollar cards the orange version should probably be double or at best triple. I could see 3 or 400 but not 600 or 1000.

good luck and glad I only needed one.

nice orange set Jeremy

Yes the 2 on Ebay are a little too expensive for me.Luckily I have a Johnston already and the Slaven seems to be one of the more available OB's so I'm sure another will come up.It will be slow going but a fun chase.

[RCMcKenzie]

Great T210's, Jeremy. Keep it going everyone.


---------------

Nothing too spectacular for me on this run yet, but have started a Dougherty run because I already had a T215-2 and this card has a lot of possible combinations...





86517

86518

[Mikehealer]

Nice Orange borders Jeremy, tough one to put together.

[Brian Weisner]

Here are a few Dark Cap Matty's.....

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q257/hogan6g/Collage19_zpsd1ad0f68.jpg




Be well Brian

[Drew]

Just made a trade to obtain my last Doyle Throwing.

86223

Very nice run Bill. Which Doyle was the last one?

drew

[Mikehealer]

Great run of Matty's Brian.

[Mikehealer]

Here are the few T206 Evers yellow sky that I have left.

http://photos.imageevent.com/mhgt/hoft206/johnnyeverscards/frontbackofmyeverscards/giant/T206%20Evers%20Chicago%20shirt%20montage.jpg

[Abravefan11]

Mike-Nice run of Evers. The Sovereign 460 is beautiful.

[t206hound]

I think I need to write this on the blackboard 500 times after viewing this thread:

"I will not get sucked into a player back run again."

[atx840]

Ditto.....but it sure is fun.

Based on your sig you have enough going on :)

[cdn_collector]

This has been a most impressive thread. I'm amazed at the number of back runs completed, in progress, etc, and love to see the variety of players covered. Huge props to everyone that's shared.

Six or seven years ago I started a Gibson back run, got to 9 different and became frustrated when I couldn't even confirm a Hindu. I ended up selling that collection, and it was completed by Mike Frohme (See post #32). I was as excited for him when he did it as I would have been if it was me.

Over the past year and a bit I've re-acquired some of my original T206 Gibsons, and even had a chance to buy a Hindu...so as of last week that complete T206 Gibson run resides in my collection. I'm now working a bit past the basic run to try and add some freaks, and a couple of (super tough) non-T206s that share the same image.

So for anyone that's interested, check out this gallery I setup on CF over the weekend. I've probably accounted for 100 hits to this page just since Saturday....

http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/richardarmstrong/george-gibson

Again, great collections everyone!

Regards,

Richard.

[atx840]

That Gibson run is a beauty, congrats on picking it back up and finishing it!

[cfc1909]

http://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/vintagebaltimore/websize/BaltimoreAB.jpg

[DerekMichael]

Man that is cool! So, besides Broad Leaf and American Beauty, which other tobacco brands do you have with the Baltimore crew? I am pretty sure there are not many people who have runs of Baltimore like yours. Too cool Mr. Rivera. Thank you for sharing.

This is one of the coolest threads I have seen thus far.

Derek

http://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/vintagebaltimore/websize/BaltimoreAB.jpg

[DerekMichael]

does anyone else have any totally awesome runs they want to post?

pretty please, sugar on top, all of that crap, thanks :)

[Brian Weisner]

Here are a few nice Hooker's...;) I have a Piedmont to complete the run, but it hasn't arrived yet... Be well Brian
Piedmont added today...

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q257/hogan6g/Collage27_zps6a024358.jpg

[atx840]

Nice hookers :)

Added the AB yesterday.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8467186820_d23f9b961c_c.jpg

[Jason]

Here are a few nice Hooker's...;) I have a Piedmont to complete the run, but it hasn't arrived yet... Be well Brian

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q257/hogan6g/Collage24_zps4e085b45.jpg

Very nice run.He was a big guy judging by that T209.

[jp1216]

Chris - nice AB add. Knew you would find one! Congrats.
Brian - Great Hooker run. Need to show that Piedmont!

[Abravefan11]

Nice Hooker's Brian. E222 someday, maybe?

Chris - Great to see you picked up the AB.

[Brian Weisner]

Thanks Tim,
But, our friend Jim beat me too it...;) I'm sure I will find another someday. Hope you are well Brian


PS Hi Chris, nice "Tall boy" Hoffman AB...

[cfc1909]

http://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/southernleague/websize/Item_21906_1_1_.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/southernleague/websize/Item_21906_2_1_.jpg


that is funny B. I have 5 Hookers and need Piedmont also. That 209-2 took me years to find. Mine is very dear to me as it came from the Pelaez collection. My 210 is also from Joe and you know where I got my Hindu. Thank you

Chris

very nice AB addition. I think I have another for you. I will dig it out and send it your way.

[g_vezina_c55]

All of you guy have a lot of verrry nice back set completion !

for my part i have only 1 complete back set and it is easy to complete
Only 1 back for this card LOLLOLOL


http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/52/54/64/t206_m10.jpg
http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/52/54/64/t206_m11.jpg

[atx840]

All of you guy have a lot of verrry nice back set completion !

for my part i have only 1 complete back set and it is easy to complete
Only 1 back for this card LOLLOLOL


http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/52/54/64/t206_m10.jpg
http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/11/52/54/64/t206_m11.jpg

Nice Nelson. Like Scott's Demmitt St Louis run

[g_vezina_c55]

LOL yep.. pretty easy to complete the back run of the Magie LOL :)

Expensive but easy :)

[White Borders]

All of you guy have a lot of verrry nice back set completion !

for my part i have only 1 complete back set and it is easy to complete
Only 1 back for this card LOLLOLOL

Hi Nelson,

I also completed the T206 Magie back run :)

Anyone else?

Best Regards,
Craig

[Abravefan11]

Craig-That's a great looking card despite the technical grade.

[g_vezina_c55]

Hey Craig, nice magie back run :)

[cfc1909]

http://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/vintagebaltimore/websize/CycleBaltimore.jpg

[DerekMichael]

Seriously, your Baltimore runs are priceless!

[cfc1909]

http://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/t80militaryseries/websize/T80T206Backs.JPG


http://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/t80militaryseries/websize/T80toughbacks1.jpg


http://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/t80militaryseries/websize/T80toughbacks.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/cfc1909cards/t80militaryseries/websize/T80toughbacksb.jpg

[teetwoohsix]

Very nice Jim, you have an amazing collection !!!

Sincerely, Clayton

[atx840]

Fun thread.

[g_vezina_c55]

Fun thread.


THis thread need a pic of cobb front back run :)

[Matvoo]

Sorry to bump an old thread but looked through all pages and it was amazing
:eek::eek::eek:

[Sean]

Sorry to bump an old thread but looked through all pages and it was amazing
:eek::eek::eek:
This is still one of my all-time favorite threads. :)

[peterb69]

One of mine as well

[Jobu]

Congrats, that is a nice group.

[tedzan]

These 12 subjects from the 460-only series are the only T206's in this series printed with the red HINDU back.

I'm still searching for the Sheckard card to complete this run of 12......any help acquiring this card is greatly appreciated.


http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/HinduCrandallDuffy25x.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/HinduCrandallDuffy25xb.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/large/HinduFordGandGeyerHumm25.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/large/HinduFordGandGeyerHumm25bx.jpg


http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/large/WheatRedHINDUx50.jpg

.http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/HinduWheatHummel25xb.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/websize/HinduTannPfefFord25xx.jpg.http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/websize/HinduDevMcGsheckard25x.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/websize/HinduTannPfefFord25xb.jpg.http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/websize/HinduDevMcGsheckard25xb.jpg




TED Z
__________________________________________________ _____________________________________
LOOKING for this T206 guy to complete my EXCLUSIVE 12 red HINDU sub-set (12 subjects)

SHECKARD (glove)
.

[Sean]

Great run Ted. How did Crandall and Duffy grade so low?

[tedzan]

It's a good question. Perhaps the stain on the back of Crandall may explain the low grade. However, unless the Duffy has a flaw that is not evident,
it's a mystery to me why this card isn't at least a 3 (or even a 4).

These two cards were graded prior to my acquiring them. I'm tempted to have SGC grade them again on my next trip to SGC.


TED Z
.

[ZachS]

Sean C sent me scans of his Merkles and asked me to do a layout. Here's his very cool Merkle back run:

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p212/zguinness/merklerun5_zpsa175b120.jpg


http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p212/zguinness/merklerun1_zpsbfdc6282.jpg

[Sean]

Thanks Zach. I've posted these before, but I wanted to put them in this thread, and this grid format looks better than anything I could have done. :):):)

[wazoo]

:eek: :eek: :eek: wow what a collection

[Sean]

Thanks Waz. One of these days you'll be posting a Schlei back-run. :)

[t206hound]

I knew I should have posted yesterday... now I have to follow the Merkle with the Brown Lennox, Pirate and Uzit.

Ted showed his version of the Rossman run. My little contribution is the guy who only appears in four series... but I've added in two miscut cards to make it a little more difficult for others to complete :) Still missing the Rossman-Thomas. And I've almost completed it twice :)

[shernan30]

Some awesome collections!!

[tedzan]

Don't forget the Type 1 "COUPON" :)




http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh622/tedzan77/SweetCapF25xRossman50x.jpghttp://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh622/tedzan77/RossmanCoupP350Sov50x_zps309a7233.jpg
.http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh622/tedzan77/SweetCapF25xRossman50xb.jpghttp://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh622/tedzan77/RossmanCoupP350Sov50xb_zpsa80d0b16.jpg


E96

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh622/tedzan77/E96claudeRossman50x.jpghttp://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh622/tedzan77/E96claudeRossman50xb.jpg



T-Rex TED
.

[ZachS]

Erick, even without the Uzit and brown Lennox that's still a nice run. I like the abundance of name top and bottom cards.

[t206hound]

Don't forget the Type 1 "COUPON" :)


If Burdick says it's not a T206... then I say it's not a T206 ;)

I'll try to get one some day... thanks Ted!

[tedzan]

We cannot fault Burdick....his records indicate that he had the Type 1 Coupon cards time-lined with the Type 2 and Type 3 (1914-1919).

But, we now know better. The type 1 cards are a 1910 Coupon issue.

I rest my case......these cards should be included in the T206 family.
'


TED Z

[t206fix]

any help out there????

[atx840]

Nice Tony!!

Certain SC649OP subjects appear to be significantly harder to find with OM backs. I find one record of a Johnson selling on eBay back in 09.

[t206fix]

Thanks, Chris. I'm guessing it will be awhile until I complete this back run. The OM seems to be a tougher card to find:eek:, but it's the hunt that makes it fun! I've also seen a 649 with two factory numbers so if any one has one of those, I'd be interested in adding it to this run also.

[bn2cardz]

My only back run from the e90-1 set is this Krause, and as far as I know this is the only full back run made with these two backs (there aren't any other images only found with e90-1 back that is also found with a blank back):

http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k607/bn2cardz/bn2cardz/Krausee90-1backs_zpsd8b0da7c.jpg


I am currently working on another back run that is a lot more difficult, but since it isn't done (and doubt it ever will be) it can't be posted here.

[Sean]

I knew I should have posted yesterday... now I have to follow the Merkle with the Brown Lennox, Pirate and Uzit.

Ted showed his version of the Rossman run. My little contribution is the guy who only appears in four series... but I've added in two miscut cards to make it a little more difficult for others to complete :) Still missing the Rossman-Thomas. And I've almost completed it twice :)

Hey, sorry Erich, I didn't mean to overshadow your Rossman run. And I think that those name-on -top miscuts are a nice touch. Good luck.

[ZachS]

Nice Tony!!

Certain SC649OP subjects appear to be significantly harder to find with OM backs. I find one record of a Johnson selling on eBay back in 09.

There was one that was in a Sterling auction back in 2012... possibly the same one from the 09 ebay auction.

http://www.sterlingsportsauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=13384

[t206hound]

Hey, sorry Erich, I didn't mean to overshadow your Rossman run. And I think that those name-on -top miscuts are a nice touch. Good luck.

No worries Sean... I said that in jest. Love those Merkles... almost as much as I love my Rossman-McBride miscuts. If I could just locate that Rossman-Thomas...

[tedzan]

The Exclusive 12 subjects are the only T206's in the 460-only series printed with this SWEET CAP back.

.http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/large/1stEx12gpSC460x42x25x.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/large/1stEx12gpSC460x42x25b.jpg


.http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/large/2ndEx12gpSC460x42x25x.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan77/images/large/1stEx12gpSC460x42x25b.jpg



TED Z
.

[refz]

Nice Ted! On those 12 does it matter which factory is on the sweet caps? 42 only?

[tedzan]

The Factory 42 is significant because in this series the other 460-only subjects were not printed with the SWEET CAP 460 Factory 42 back.

And, while this back is not one of tougher T206 backs to find, it is nevertheless a tough back.



TED Z

[jp1216]

Shown before, but not in this thread. C.H.O.P. set:

http://www.billripken.com/bucket/T206_CHOP_Carey600.jpg

[atx840]

Picked up the tougher Buffalo Type-2, completing the Coupon run. Thanks Duncan!

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3777/10860337745_e2da2f9c46_b.jpg

[Sean]

That's great Chris. I didn't know that there are two different Chase Coupon Type-2 cards. Congratulations. :)

[ZachS]

Sean asked me to update his Merkle run to include the latest addition... a very cool Coupon Type 3 Fact 8 overprint:

http://i58.tinypic.com/1191ac9.jpg

http://i61.tinypic.com/27wrvkl.jpg

[Sean]

Zach, thank you again for making the Merkles look good. Since Chris bumped this thread, I thought I should add my recent acquisition.
Eighteen down, one more to go: T215 Red Cross. If anyone has even seen one of these, please contact me. I'd love to get confirmation that they exist, and whether they're a Type-1 or Type-2. :confused:

[mrvster]

:eek::eek::eek:

[Tao_Moko]

Shared in another thread and very small compared to the others in this thread.

[Sean]

This is my all-time favorite thread. I'm going to bump it so that some of the new members will see it. :)

[Joshchisox08]

Sean all you did was make me very envious of people lol. I had actually considered doing a back run but there's so many cards I don't have.

I know which card/player it'll be when the time comes. Harry Davis batting.

[docpatlv]

My attempt at an Eddie Collins back run. I was the underbidder on the Cycle 350 in Goodwin's last auction. It might be a little tough to see but the Sovereign has a Yellow Kid stamp on the back. The duplicate Piedmont to the far right is a no name version.


http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr248/docpatadc/Collins_zpsbmqzixax.jpg (http://s488.photobucket.com/user/docpatadc/media/Collins_zpsbmqzixax.jpg.html)

[Sean]

I'm bumping again for the new guys, and anyone else who enjoys back-runs. :)

[Pilot172000]

Thanks Sean!

[ValKehl]

Echoing what Sean and others have said, this is also one of my favorite all-time threads. I've always liked the Hugh Jennings cards with the orange background (orange is my favorite color), so when I won Leon's T216 Virginia Extra of Jennings in last year's Heritage auction to go with the T216 Mino and T216 Kotton Cigs of Jennings already in my type collection, I decided to work on a back run of this Jennings pose. Many thanks to Bryan L. (Net54 handle is "Jobu") for kindly taking my scans of the 8 cards I now have and turning them into the striking depiction seen below.

To the best of my knowledge, I need the following 9 cards to complete this back run (which I have no illusion of ever expecting to complete, but I'll have fun trying): D303 General baking, D303 Mother's Bread, E92 Croft's Candy-red & black backs, E101 anonymous set of 50, E105 Mello-Mint Gum, E106 American Caramel, and the two different back versions of T216 Kotton Tobacco. If I am wrong about this, someone please let me know.

One aspect of this back run that I find interesting is that the products advertised - bread, beverage, candy, chewing gum, eggs, and tobacco products (plus an anonymous issuer) - pretty much cover the entire gamut of the advertising found on pre-War cards.

Another interesting aspect to me is the great differences in the orange color of the background, from a rather light orange color to a deep orange-red color, which is immediately apparent from the way Bryan positioned the cards.
Val

[Sean]

Echoing what Sean and others have said, this is also one of my favorite all-time threads. I've always liked the Hugh Jennings cards with the orange background (orange is my favorite color), so when I won Leon's T216 Virginia Extra of Jennings in last year's Heritage auction to go with the T216 Mino and T216 Kotton Cigs of Jennings already in my type collection, I decided to work on a back run of this Jennings pose. Many thanks to Bryan L. (Net54 handle is "Jobu") for kindly taking my scans of the 8 cards I now have and turning them into the striking depiction seen below.

To the best of my knowledge, I need the following 9 cards to complete this back run (which I have no illusion of ever expecting to complete, but I'll have fun trying): D303 General baking, D303 Mother's Bread, E92 Croft's Candy-red & black backs, E101 anonymous set of 50, E105 Mello-Mint Gum, E106 American Caramel, and the two different back versions of T216 Kotton Tobacco. If I am wrong about this, someone please let me know.

One aspect of this back run that I find interesting is that the products advertised - bread, beverage, candy, chewing gum, eggs, and tobacco products (plus an anonymous issuer) - pretty much cover the entire gamut of the advertising found on pre-War cards.

Another interesting aspect to me is the great differences in the orange color of the background, from a rather light orange color to a deep orange-red color, which is immediately apparent from the way Bryan positioned the cards.
Val

Nice Val, and good luck. Especially with that Mello-Mint.

[Rich Falvo]

Looking through some old threads and came across this one again. Bumping it up in case new members haven't seen it. "Back run" threads are some of my favorites.

[Rhotchkiss]

Meant thanks Rich (and Sean) for continuing to bump thread

[Rhotchkiss]

Thank You Sean for bumping this thread; as you know, I am relatively new to this board and have never seen this thread (and certainly better reading than the Ultimate Trade up or Sands of our Lives Drama I waster 30 minutes on this morning). Back Runs are SO cool and I am 100% addicted to T206 backs! Current back-related pet projects: Tinker Bat off (really only need the AB, EPDG and Fact 42; Evers Chicago Shirt (tougher back still need are BL 460, Drum, CB Fact 42 and Tolstoi); HOF Tolstoi run, and; complete back run (preferably in HOF where possible).

Few things I have learned on this/thoughts:
1. It is an expensive endeavor, but so rewarding when you get something you need;
2. There are soooo many helpful and cool people in this hobby and on this board
3. Notwithstanding the above, you Gotta love the jerks who find out you are doing a back run and try to shake you down for way more than a card is worth bc they know you need it (my answer -- Go F$%# yourself)
4. Just when you think you have decided on 1-2 frolics/projects, more and more pop up -- this truly is the Monster
5. I find myself, even on common backs, caring as much about the way the back looks as the front; and on the rare backs, its 80% about the backs (especially with the big boy backs)
6. Paper loss on back is pretty much a nonstarter (but I say that as I continue to eye the BL 460 Baker in ML)
7. I love baseball Cards!!!!

Ryan

[Bliggity]

Nowhere near complete, but here's one I've been working on.

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/Bliggity/forum-image-hosting/47963/tinker-rainbow-jan.-2017

[tedzan]

Posted in wrong thread, sorry.

[Sean]

Thank You Sean for bumping this thread; as you know, I am relatively new to this board and have never seen this thread (and certainly better reading than the Ultimate Trade up or Sands of our Lives Drama I waster 30 minutes on this morning). Back Runs are SO cool and I am 100% addicted to T206 backs! Current back-related pet projects: Tinker Bat off (really only need the AB, EPDG and Fact 42; Evers Chicago Shirt (tougher back still need are BL 460, Drum, CB Fact 42 and Tolstoi); HOF Tolstoi run, and; complete back run (preferably in HOF where possible).

Few things I have learned on this/thoughts:
1. It is an expensive endeavor, but so rewarding when you get something you need;
2. There are soooo many helpful and cool people in this hobby and on this board
3. Notwithstanding the above, you Gotta love the jerks who find out you are doing a back run and try to shake you down for way more than a card is worth bc they know you need it (my answer -- Go F$%# yourself)
4. Just when you think you have decided on 1-2 frolics/projects, more and more pop up -- this truly is the Monster
5. I find myself, even on common backs, caring as much about the way the back looks as the front; and on the rare backs, its 80% about the backs (especially with the big boy backs)
6. Paper loss on back is pretty much a nonstarter (but I say that as I continue to eye the BL 460 Baker in ML)
7. I love baseball Cards!!!!

Ryan
Ryan, you also need to do a Sid Smith back run. How hard could it be? Piedmont, Old Mill, and Hindu. :)

[Rhotchkiss]

Good point but I am afraid the Piedmont could be a problem...!

[Ronnie73]

I agree that this is one of my more favorite posts also. Even though I don't have any pictures to post yet since I'm collecting all T206 front/back combos and not really focusing on any one card, on average I have many 4 to 6 card back runs and Hal Chase Blue Portrait is the most at 17 card backs. As I get closer to complete back runs, I'll start posting some pictures. Seeing some of the non T206 back runs posted here is making me want to start another project but I'm trying to stay focused for now and enjoying everyone else's posts and pictures. Thanks everyone for sharing.

[Sean]

I added the Lenox from REA, so I'm as close to finished as I'm likely to ever get. I'm missing the Red Hindu, which is one of one and belongs to David Hall. I'm also missing the T215 Red Cross, the only one I'm aware of belongs to Richard Masson ( same with my Merkle run: I'm only missing the T215 that Richard owns). Anyway, here goes:

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[Rhotchkiss]

Pretty awesome Sean. Congrats!

[Cooper1927]

The other thread about back made me think about pulling this one back to the front.

Does anyone have the matty black cap run or the chase blue background run to post?

[Sean]

The other thread about back made me think about pulling this one back to the front.

Does anyone have the matty black cap run or the chase blue background run to post?

Chris and Ted both have Chase blue portrait runs going, though whether they wish to post them we shall have to wait and see.

[Ronnie73]

I always view Chris's Chase collection at this link. https://www.flickr.com/photos/7321807@N05/albums/72157633304393887
Haven't talked to him in a while. Hope he's doing well.

[Sean]

I heard from Chris before the REA auction. He said he was taking time away from collecting, but hoped to be back in the fall.

[Sean]

Here's my latest back run, Bresnahan. As always I'm missing the Red Cross back. :(

Thanks to the board members who sold or traded with me to make this run possible. And a special THANK YOU to Ryan Hotchkiss for locating the last card that I was missing. :)

There aren't any real tough back except for the Victory, but here goes:

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[charlietheexterminator]

Hey Sean,

Awesome back run...

[DeanH3]

Awesome back run Sean! These threads sure do tempt me to try one as well.

[chalupacollects]

These are cool! Old school rainbows!

[Thromdog]

Here's my latest back run, Bresnahan. As always I'm missing the Red Cross back. :(


Excellent Sean!

[Rhotchkiss]

Congrats Sean. The run looks great. Thanks for the shout out - glad I could help. I hope to be on here soon with a complete tinker bat off run, and closing in completing an Evers yellow sky run (but that sucker is tough!)

[Sean]

Jeff, Dean, Chuck and Chalupa: thank you very much. And Ryan, I can't wait to see that Evers run. That should be a killer. :)

[Tom S.]

I just finished the first back run for my White Sox master set when I received the Sovereign 350 that was included in my latest SGC submission. Sorry for the large scans!

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/29303/sullivan-billy
https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/44670/sullivan-billy
https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/29304/sullivan-billy
https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/29305/sulivan-billy
https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/29306/sullivan-billy
https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/52555/sullivan-billy
https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/29307/sullivan-billy
https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/42293/sullivan-billy
https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/29308/sullivan-billy
https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/29309/sullivan-billy

[Sean]

Very nice Tom. :)

[Thromdog]

I just finished the first back run for my White Sox master set when I received the Sovereign 350 that was included in my latest SGC submission. Sorry for the large scans

Congrats..... very nice!

[Sean]

Tom, how are you going to finish a White Sox master set with that Walsh/ Blue Old Mill out there? :D

[Tom S.]

I just got the EPDG back from SGC to complete the Lee Tannehill back run for my White Sox T206 master set... :)

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/29310/tannehill-lee-l.-tannehill-on-front

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/29311/tannehill-lee-l.-tannehill-on-front

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/29312/tannehill-lee-l.-tannehill-on-front

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/29313/tannehill-lee-l.-tannehill-on-front

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/29314/tannehill-lee-l.-tannehill-on-front

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/38096/tannehill-lee-l.-tannehill-on-front

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/44825/tannehill-lee-l.-tannehill-on-front

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/60632/tannehill-lee-l.-tannehill-on-front

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/tom26964/t206-white-sox-master-set/29315/tannehill-lee-l.-tannehill-on-front

[Luke]

Nice Tom! Thanks for posting. Love those Old Mills in particular.

[Rhotchkiss]

Congrats Tom, that’s great! And smart - I keep picking players for back runs who have Drums or Uzits or BL 460s, etc :confused:

[realbigfatdog]

Wow, there are some really incredible back runs here (as well as some incredibly patient collectors putting them together). I know these are not T206, but here is a Jeff Sweeney run I have of various backshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/f95b927f598e56a7c2b2f10dc804058c.jpg

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[Sean]

Wow, there are some really incredible back runs here (as well as some incredibly patient collectors putting them together). I know these are not T206, but here is a Jeff Sweeney run I have of various backshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/f95b927f598e56a7c2b2f10dc804058c.jpg

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Nice run; and they don't have to be T206. :)

[realbigfatdog]

Hal Chasehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/c05a25819e037a8cbca696810699178c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/5c5c05e6a53401ffe3a64965c1562c2b.jpg

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[Thromdog]

Finally found the Sovereign.....such a tough card to find. One of my fave in the set, obviously. ;)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1738/42044973704_2173c2b189_b.jpg

[Ronnie73]

Finally found the Sovereign.....such a tough card to find. One of my fave in the set, obviously. ;)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1738/42044973704_2173c2b189_b.jpg

Looks great Jeff!!! I agree that it is a tougher than average card. Same print run as the Pelty's. When the price was rocketing on the Pelty's, I was buying these fairly cheap. Still missing the Hindu on my back run.

[Sean]

Thanks to Bryan for arranging this grid. I finally crossed them all to PSA for the sake of continuity, though you can't tell because the holders aren't shown.


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[Thromdog]

Thanks to Bryan for arranging this grid. I finally crossed them all to PSA for the sake of continuity, though you can't tell because the holders aren't shown.




Phenomenal....I love it!

[ValKehl]

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Sean!

[Sean]

Thanks Jeff and Val.

I wish that I could say that it's complete, but I'm still missing the Red Cross Merkle. :(

[ValKehl]

Thanks Jeff and Val.

I wish that I could say that it's complete, but I'm still missing the Red Cross Merkle. :(

Sean, as the expression goes, "I feel for you, but I can't quite reach you." :D

[brass_rat]

Outstanding, Sean!

[barrysloate]

Getting the T215 Pirate was the real coup.

[Blunder19]

Well done Sean.. looks great side by side!

[Sean]

Thanks Steve and Jaime.

Barry, you're right about that Pirate. I didn't even know it existed before it was offered for sale. As soon as I saw it I knew that I had to get it. :D

[ValKehl]

Sean, I have to believe that a T214 of Merkle was produced. If one ever turns up, I hope you are able to obtain it.