[Bridwell]

After the break-up of American Tobacco Company in May 1911, perhaps Liggett & Myers would have been required to re-sign the players to a new authorization agreement in order to use their names and images. Perhaps the players were more difficult to sign, after they saw how popular the T206's had become. Maybe the players wanted compensation. By 1911 some players were getting paid to endorse products and the game had increased in popularity compared to 1908. The players who weren't pictured on a card yet were easier to sign, if Liggett & Myers wasn't offering any payment.

I don't think the players received any payment for the use of their images on T206. The famous Neal Ball letter asked for his permission but doesn't offer any payment.

Ron R