Looking to do a single card back collection of a T206 Common

[Clark7781]

Please see post number 122 in this thread:

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...120263&page=13

This type of collection really caught my attention, and I would like to do something similar, just for fun, to collect the backs of one front side of a card.

With that being said, which common card in the T-206 set is visually appealing with a nice collection of colors? I like the yellow and oranges in the background, but I am open to anything.

If you can post some photos of suggestions, and the full names of the player, I would really appreciate it.

[Abravefan11]

Paul,

Deciding on which card you want to pursue depends. Are you interested in tougher backs? If not Killian Pitching offers you a lot of possible backs with the orange and yellow you're looking for.


Or Leifeld Pitching


If you want a few tougher backs maybe:

Maloney


Phillippe

[Jantz]

Hi Paul

Here are a few you may consider. The reason that I'm suggesting these players is because they are in the 150/350 series and have mostly easy backs. They are also non-HOFers, so this project won't get so costly.

1. Howie Camnitz (arms folded) - 8 different backs
2. Billy Gilbert - 9 different backs
3. Ed Hahn - 8 different backs
4. Germany Schaefer (Detroit) - 8 different backs

The toughest backs for any of these 4 players is either Old Mill or EPDG. The rest are Piedmonts, Sweet Caporal or Sovereign backs.

Hope this helps

Jantz

[Brian-Chidester]

I like the Hoblitzel, Cincinnati.

[willworkforT206]

Paul,

To build on what Tim and Jantz have already mentioned, another 150/350 series card you might want to consider is Bob Ewing. The card has nice colors (sunset) and has 8 possible backs, none of which are all that difficult.

Another recommendation would be the Del Howard card in the 350 series (shown below), which has 10 possible backs. The backs in the 350 series are generally more difficult than the 150/350 series, but on the up side, this card has not been confirmed with two of the more difficult backs - Carolina Brights and Drum.

I think the ultimate challenge would be to try and complete the back set for the Wild Bill Donovan Throwing card. I think this is one of the best looking T206s in the set (show below, middle). It's known with eight different backs, including the very difficult Broad Leaf 350 and Drum. If that wasn't enough of a challenge, you could branch out to other T and E sets that contain a nearly identical pose - including T213-1, T216, E92 (shown below, large), E101 (shown below, small), E102, E105 and E106. And given that T216 and E92 have multiple back brands and colors, you'd be looking at 20+ possible backs for this one pose.

Good luck!

Steve

(all images courtesy of oldcardboard.com)

[Clark7781]

Guys:

Thank you for all of the suggestions. Right now I am leading towards the Del Howard. The reason? Gorgeous colors and what appears to be part of baseball stadium stands on the horizon. It just screams vintage to me.

[ajw]

This is a great idea. Good luck with your project!

[frohme]

Hey Paul.

Good luck with your quest - for reference, here's the Camnitz Jantz mentioned - all 9 backs.



Like he says, this is one of the easier ones as those backs aren't so bad and the Camnitz is pretty common all things considered.

Be careful though, next thing you know you'll be trying for a whole team! Some on the board (myself included) can attest to the addictiveness.

Best of luck!

[Clark7781]

Mike:

That is an impressive set you have there! Very beautiful! If you don't mind me asking, how long did it take you to complete it?

[BBT206]

I am doing the same with Bill Graham. Currently have 7 different backs: American Beuaty, Broadleaf, Cycle, Piedmont, EPDG, Polar Bear and Tolstoi

[frohme]

Hey Paul,

Many thanks for your kind words. Pirates have been an interest for a number of years, but the T206 front/back combos for all the Pirates was instigated (so to speak) by a fellow board member (Hi Richard!) with the group of the run of Gibson cards on the site in my sig. That was late 2007. Last pickup for Camnitz was SC150/30 in Dec'09, so 2 years.

It has not been a primary focus as it has been picked up and put away several times, and while I don't have many of the harder cards/backs, its been fun and a great learning experience. The threads and conversations on the board are an amazing resource.

If you focus on it and pick an interesting player with a range of back, you may be surprised how quickly you could complete a run. Certain teams (and players) will prove harder than others - even with easier backs.

Best of luck - I''ll be happy to help if I can!
--
Mike

[Mikehealer]

The Chief Meyers portrait is definitely one of my favorite cards in the set and a lot of fun. Still have a few to go.

[Brian-Chidester]

Wow, the Chief's eyes change from card to card so much, it's like a painting from an Edgar Allen Poe strory watching you as you walk through a haunted house.

[sando69]

[sando69]

[Mikehealer]

Wow! Mark, that's an impressive row of cards. Very nice.

[lharri3600]

[Rob D.]