T206 fronts/backs Extravaganza......show us what you have ?

[RCMcKenzie]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Rob

Excluding the 6 super-prints (which of course were essentially printed with every possible T206 back).....are you aware that 39 of the 42 - Major Leaguer's
in the 1910 COUPON set were not printed with the POLAR BEAR backs ?

So, of what significaance is this....twofold............

(1)....Many of these Major Leaguer's career's ended, or they were in transition due to trades prior to the initial POLAR BEAR press runs (circa Summer 1910).

(2)....More importantly, it sets a timeline when this COUPON set was printed. The earliest POLAR BEAR press run is circa Summer of 1910. Therefore, it's fair
to conclude that the T213-1 cards were printed and issued prior to that date. My guess would be circa Spring or early Summer 1910.

NOTE......the 3 guys that were printed with the POLAR BEAR backs are......

Clyde Engle (NY AL) ......traded to Boston AL on May 10, 1910
Frank LaPorte (NY AL)
Ed Willett (Detroit)



TED Z

Ted, that is interesting about the Polar Bear backs and the Coupon 1 backs. LaPorte is one of the Coupon 1 cards that I don't have. I have seen a few from other collectors though.

Here's a RH Crandall from one of the 12 subjects....