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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

I place the initial POLAR BEAR release sometime between May to June of 1910. And, the
Demmitt and O'Hara (St Louis variations) are the determining factors for this. Neither NY
variations are found with POLAR BEAR backs. But, we know that both St. Louis variations
only exist with POLAR BEAR backs.

Both Demmitt and O'Hara started the 1910 season with their respective St. Louis teams.
By May 1910, both were sent down to the Eastern (AAA) League. Demmitt to Montreal
and O'Hara to his hometown team, Toronto.

Due to their Minor League re-assignment, these two St Louis variation cards were short-
printed by American Litho.....and, that is why these two T206 Subjects are big $$$$.


TED Z