Fake Shoeless Joe Sporting News

[nolemmings]

Thanks for the scans Scott but everyone should remember that card #86 Joe Jackson does not exist with a TSN back, so your back scan came from somewhere else.

The back of this fake is just so obviously butchered that it is not worthy of scrutiny. However, since the front/back combo does not exist, this is akin to examining a T206 Wagner with a Sovereign 460 back with no frame, or better yet, a Soveriegn 460 back no frame, as they can't even get the text or the non-lettered art work right.

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

Thanks for the scans Scott but everyone should remember that card #86 Joe Jackson does not exist with a TSN back, so your back scan came from somewhere else.

The back of this fake is just so obviously butchered that it is not worthy of scrutiny. However, since the front/back combo does not exist, this is akin to examining a T206 Wagner with a Sovereign 460 back with no frame, or better yet, a Soveriegn 460 back no frame, as they can't even get the text or the non-lettered art work right.

Todd,

Thanks again, for everything. My hobby experience thus far has almost exclusively involved post-WWII material and I appreciate the information everyone here has been willing to provide.

Please know that your insight into the Jackson (which, I now understand, is not found with a Sporting News back) and the Hager book are tremendously well received. As I delve into a new segment of the hobby, I truly welcome and appreciate insight such as this.

Best Regards,

Eric

[smtjoy]

I hear ya Todd but anyone just looking at ebay listing and new to vintage is going to have no idea that front and back combo is not possible. I know its always best to learn about the issues before buying the cards. Considering I purchased a number of fake exhibits when I got back into collecting years ago I felt knowing what a real Sporting News back looks like can only help. The more you know on these old cards the better off you are. Knowledge is Good!