E102 cards from 1908 or 1909?

[mouschi]

I've been doing some research on these cards - particularly the Wagner batting, because it looks awesome. I noticed some are graded as 1908 while others are 1909. Any ideas as to why? VCP has them as 1908. EDIT: I see there are some people who have asked this already so I'll just read. Thanks guys

[x2drich2000]

Here's an old thread that discusses it. Basically, the exact time frame is not fully known.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=141680

[mouschi]

Originally Posted by x2drich2000

Here's an old thread that discusses it. Basically, the exact time frame is not fully known.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=141680

Thanks! That leads me to wonder which came first - E102 or T206? I guess we may never know

[Leon]

When I first got back into the hobby, around 1995 or 1996, it was just assumed E102 was from 1908. I even bought one of my first higher end cards (for me) a nice Cobby in order to have his rookie . Regardless of the year I wish I still had it. And it was acquired from John Spen.cer, no less. (who started the predecessor to this forum and is still a member.)
Here is the excerpt for E102 from the first Krause big book I ever bought, 1997. There is a lot of good info in the link that is listed in this thread.

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[DeanH3]

If I recall correctly, I've seen some think it's a possible 1910 release due to the players and team designations. Can't confirm this but it seems to be rattling around in my head.

[investinrookies]

Doing some research on the E102 issue and the release date, after reading this thread and the one inside appears its anywhere from 1908-10? Anyone else have any new info that nails down a firm release date or will the actual release date always be unknown?