Why the scarcity of certain T206 Southern Leaguers ?

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Posted By: Frank Wakefield

For years, it has seemed to me, that to discern who was in the white border tobacco set, and why, it was necessary to see what was happening in baseball in 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, and 1909.

If that is done, then Beckley, Cravath, and McGinnity are obvious. And there are many more.

And that is why I've always thought that Edward Cunningham Foster was who was intended to be depicted because of being in Jersey City in 1909... that seemed more significant of an event to folks in the greater New York area than Edward Lee Foster's exploits in the South Atlantic League. At least until now.

I now think I've been mistaken. J Hull's explanation is compelling. I'm won over!! That must be Edward Lee Foster. Thanks!!!

Great thread, guys!!