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Originally Posted by aelefson
Sure. They were one of the later printings, as the Ace of Spades was Harrelson. The set also had the team logos removed from most uniforms and caps. The Ace of Spades Harrelson and the lack of the team logos are the most common printing of this set (in my experience).
This set was different because the back of each card was not plain white (as normal). Instead, each back had a red and white checkerboard design on it. I believe there is also a blue and white checkerboard backed set, but I never got the chance to see it.
I got it at the Wilmington MA baseball card show in the early 2000s and sold it a few years later. If I recall correctly the dealer opened the pack to discover the red/white backs. I do not think you can tell from an unopened pack, except it might have a little red tint to it. I am waiting for the dealer to find the binder so I can buy it back from him. When that happens I will gladly provide scans.
Alan
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Thanks for the info Alan. I remember plucking these sets out of the crane machines at the local and county fairs in the early 1970s. Would love to get the variation backs at some point.