T206 Experts: Why no Coombs?

[tedzan]

Today is Jack Coombs birthday (1882).....quite a coincidence that you ask this very good question today.
Coombs' 1910 - 1911 seasons were outstanding, as he compiled a 59-21 record (near .750 %). But, this
was a little too late to have him included in the T206 set. So, that begs the question....why wasn't he in
the T205 set ? Finally in 1911, he is featured in the T201 set along .with his battery mate Ira Thomas.

We have discussed this "mystery" on at least two threads back in 2007 and 2008. Check them out..........

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...ht=jack+coombs

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...ht=jack+coombs


Listed here are some of the BB card sets Jack Coombs is featured in:

1910 Sporting Life Cabinets (W600)
1908-09 Rose Company P/C
1909 Ramly (T204)
1910 E98
1910-11 Sporting Life (M116)
1911 Mecca Double Folders (T201)
1912 Plow's Candy (E300)

Regarding this final question of yours......"Can anyone shed some light as to how they decided who would
make the 460 series and who would not ?"

I will call you tonight (or tomorrow) and discuss this with you.


Take care ole buddy,

TED Z