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06-28-2005, 03:40 AM
Posted By: <b>Carl</b><p>Looking for any information on Juan Viola (Violat on the card). I collect cards of Cuban baseball players, and I heard somewhere down the line he was born in Cuba....I've tried google and have not had success. It's a nice looking card in any case.<br />Thanks,<br />Carl
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06-28-2005, 07:04 AM
Posted By: <b>Rick</b><p>Carl, Viola its the first Cuban born player to appear in an american issued card.<br /><br />The card is somewhat difficult to obtain in high grade being from the tough southern leaguers.<br /><br />His name is mispelled violat instead of viola.<br /><br />i collect cubans as well, email me if you have any questions.
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06-28-2005, 09:23 AM
Posted By: <b>Carl</b><p>Thank you for the info - I actually own the card, GAI 2, good color but a crease. Is there any biographical information on him on the net anywhere?<br />Thanks again,<br />Carl
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06-28-2005, 02:28 PM
Posted By: <b>Ryan Christoff</b><p>He also has a T210. <br /><br />In spite of being a HOFer in his native country, he can only be found in the 1910 Punch issue. The T206 is by far his easiest card.<br /><br />-Ryan
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06-28-2005, 03:48 PM
Posted By: <b>Rick</b><p>Are you elbaron on ebay?, I own a PSA 3 and i would love be able to get a nicer example.<br /><br /><br />Ryan, do you know how many different backs can the t-206 viola have?<br /><br />BTW- did you see what the uncataloged Babe Ruth that you sold in your last auction sold for on the bay.
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06-28-2005, 10:49 PM
Posted By: <b>Dave</b><p>The Violat card came with the following backs:<br /><br />Piedmont 350, Hindu, and Old Mill (Southern League)<br /><br />One of these will be up soon from the Mr X collection, which is being sold alphabetically. Up to the N cards now, I think.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1120020407.JPG">