T206 Backs Question

[jrlebert]

I am looking to start a back run for a player, and I have one simple question:

Which player or players have the most different backs? I am not looking for different factories of the same brand, just the different brands of tobacco.

Is there a good resource on this? Pointing me in the right direction of some info would be fantastic!

Thanks.

[LKeeler]

I either use the search function on T206Resource http://t206resource.com/Checklist.html or I go to the PSA website's population report http://www.psacard.com/Pop/T206 and there you can open up a drop down box under a player's name and see what backs there are. I'm sure that there are other options, and I'm not sure if these are 100% accurate or not, but these are pretty easy to navigate. My guess that it is the red background Cobb at 15? Which player are you attempting a back run on? :)

[darwinbulldog]

http://t206resource.com/Print%20Group%205.html

[tedzan]

Easy selection....anyone of these 6 subjects will provide you the maximum number of 350 Series and 460 Series backs......these guys are the Super-Prints of the T206 set.

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/ab350mattysgc.jpg. .http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/ab350cobb25.jpghttp://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/ab350chancechaseevers.jpg"><img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/ab350chasecap25x.jpg" alt="[linked image]">


For the maximum 150 Series backs, I recommend Mathewson (white cap).

http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd339/tz1234zaz/t206mattywcapsc150.jpg


So, if you want to stick with one player, the two cards of Matty (pitching) are your guy. Between these two cards there are approx. 30 different backs.



TED Z
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[jrlebert]

Wow, thanks for all the help! I have narrowed it down to the following selections:

First, my favorite card in the set is the Rube Marquard Portrait. If I had unlimited resources, this would be the way to go for me. I love the look of this card. From what I can tell, he has 7 confirmed backs, with 1 more a possibility.

The others that are on my list are all only there because I love the pose or portrait on the front of the card. I am an extremely aesthetic collector, and I would love to have one of these in as many backs as possible because they are a cool card to look at the FRONT of. Here are the finalists, and how many confirmed backs each has, as far as I have found:

Bell, hands above head (5)
Butler, Rochester (6)
Hunter, Brooklyn (7)
Joss, hands at chest (11)
Knight, portrait (8)
Rhodes, St. Louis (10)

Joss looks tough, and the fact that he's a HOF means it could really be expensive. Plus, if I am going after Rube, I might want to stay away from another expensive one...

What do you all think? Is there someone out there doing a run of any of these already? I want to stay away from someone else's run, if possible.

Any others out there worth chasing? I like the Chase (holding trophy), but I know others are already doing or have done his, right?

Again, thank you all for the info already. This is why I LOVE this site!

[Jantz]

Bell would seem the easiest choice of the players you've listed to do a back run with, but that card with an Old Mill back with be tough to find.

Jantz

[jrlebert]

Alrighty everyone, I have started on a back run. I'm probably going the expensive route, but we shall see. Thanks so much for all of the resources about backs. Per the norm, I have learned more from this thread and the links provided than in my own research.

Much appreciated!

[ullmandds]

congrats! back runs are the only aspect of t206 collecting that interests me...so you have my utmost support!!!!!

[ZachS]

Bell would seem the easiest choice of the players you've listed to do a back run with, but that card with an Old Mill back with be tough to find.

Jantz

Bell has always been one of my favorite T206s. I had a few of them but when I went to focusing strictly on portraits I got rid of all but the Old Mill. Last time I checked I think this was the only one graded by SGC.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p212/zguinness/cards/bellom_zpsb9242ed1.jpg

[Jantz]

Bell has always been one of my favorite T206s. I had a few of them but when I went to focusing strictly on portraits I got rid of all but the Old Mill. Last time I checked I think this was the only one graded by SGC.

I've seen one other and yours is by far in better shape.


Jantz

[ZachS]

I remember you posting it a while back when I started a thread about the Bell with OM back. It was a beater for sure.

[jrlebert]

Started a buy thread also, but just wanted to update that I will be going after Rube in his different backed glory.

Looking for Portraits in PSA 3. Thanks!

[Sean]

Be sure to add the "backward comma" variation to your want list. :)

[jrlebert]

My budget can't handle a variation!