Calling Exhibit Cards Experts - Ted #9 Shows

[samosa4u]

I believe ESCO remade many of them in the later years and these ones had white backs. The earlier examples have cream-colored backs. So, whenever I would buy ESCO cards, I would always avoid the white-backs.

[rschisler]

Originally Posted by samosa4u

I believe ESCO remade many of them in the later years and these ones had white backs. The earlier examples have cream-colored backs. So, whenever I would buy ESCO cards, I would always avoid the white-backs.

I agree with you there. However, this is not like the 70s reprints that had white or gray backs that ESCO put out. It does not show light through from the backside like those do.

The piece with the SGC and PSA examples of this particular card with a whiter-than-normal back on multiple auction houses like REA and Heritage leads me to believe this is something different than those typical, easily spotted reproductions. Not saying you're wrong at all, it just seems there are more pieces to the puzzle on this particular card than avoid the white back. I would say that even the example Brian posted above has quite a bit whiter back than most of the 39-46s I have in my collection, but it is certainly a little more off-white, cream than the raw card I have.

[Brian]

FWIW, I took a look at several different examples from REA, LOTG, and Lelands, all graded examples (I told you I like this card -- it really captures the attitude of the cocky young rookie).

There were all sorts of shades and cropping represented--creamy and tan, bat more closely/less closely cropped, etc. All were graded. So I believe the one posted is the real deal. I have a lot of exhibits, but I would not consider myself an expert (on this or any other subject).

Brian

[rschisler]

Thanks for your input Brian! I appreciate it.