Polar Bear
The Allure of "Polar Bear"-Back T206 Cards
Among the vast T206 landscape, "Polar Bear"-back cards stand out not just for their captivating deep blue expanse, but for their intriguing backstory and unique player variations. Let's explore what makes these cards a must-have for any T206 collector:
A Sea of Blue:
- Striking Design: Unlike other backs adorned with simple colored accents, Polar Bear-back T206 cards boast a nearly full-bleed dark blue inkwash, making them visually distinct and undeniably cool.
- Scrap Tobacco Connection: These are the only T206s associated with scrap tobacco pouches, leading to their characteristic age-related "patina" of stains and even the occasional fleck of century-old tobacco.
Treasure for the Discerning Collector:
- Relative Abundance: While not the rarest back variation, Polar Bear cards offer a good balance of affordability and intrigue compared to elusive backs like Piedmont and Sweet Caporal.
- Hidden Rarities: For the truly dedicated, the Polar Bear back holds secret treasures. Players like Bill O'Hara and Ray Demmitt, pictured in their St. Louis uniforms after trades, exist only on this back variation, making them highly sought-after by dedicated collectors.
With their striking visuals, unique history, and hidden player variations, Polar Bear-back T206 cards offer a captivating portal into the golden age of baseball and the fascinating world of vintage collectibles.
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1909-11 T206 Izzy Hoffman Polar Bear SGC 1
1909-11 T206
$64.95This 1909-11 T206 Izzy Hoffman card is graded SGC 1. It is 113 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Izzy Hoffman
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 1280970-088
- Team:
- Providence
- League:
- American
$64.95 -
1909 T206 George Schirm Polar Bear SGC 1
1909 T206
$64.95This 1909 T206 George Schirm card is graded SGC 1. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- George Schirm
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 9756968
- Team:
- Buffalo
$64.95 -
1909-11 T206 Harry Gasper Polar Bear SGC 1
1909-11 T206
$64.95This 1909-11 T206 Harry Gasper card is graded SGC 1. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Harry Gasper
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 6920278
- Team:
- Cincinnati
$64.95 -
1909-11 T206 Bob Unglaub Polar Bear SGC 1
1909-11 T206
$64.95This 1909-11 T206 Bob Unglaub card is graded SGC 1. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Bob Unglaub
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 6251985
- Team:
- Washington
$64.95 -
1909 T206 Ed Willett Polar Bear SGC 1
1909 T206
$69.95This 1909 T206 Ed Willett card is graded SGC 1. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- Ed Willett
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 5453797
- Team:
- Detroit
$69.95 -
1909 T206 Harry Gasper Polar Bear SGC 1
1909 T206
$69.95This 1909 T206 Harry Gasper card is graded SGC 1. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- Harry Gasper
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 3138350
- Team:
- Cincinnati
$69.95 -
1909 T206 Oscar Stanage Polar Bear SGC 1
1909 T206
$74.95This 1909 T206 Oscar Stanage card is graded SGC 1. It is 112 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- Oscar Stanage
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 1065077
- Team:
- Detroit
- League:
- American
$74.95 -
1909-11 T206 Admiral Schlei Batting Polar Bear SGC 1
1909-11 T206
$74.95This 1909-11 T206 Admiral Schlei card is graded SGC 1. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Admiral Schlei
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Variation:
- Batting
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 8307939
- Team:
- New York Nat'l
$74.95 -
1909-11 T206 Bill Graham Polar Bear SGC 1.5
1909-11 T206
$74.95This 1909-11 T206 Bill Graham card is graded SGC 1.5. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Bill Graham
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1.5
- Certification #:
- 3418766
- Team:
- St. Louis Amer.
$74.95 -
1909-11 T206 Fred Snodgrass Catching Polar Bear SGC 1
1909-11 T206
$74.95This 1909-11 T206 Fred Snodgrass card is graded SGC 1. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Fred Snodgrass
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Variation:
- Catching
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 1242715
- Team:
- New York Nat'l
$74.95 -
1909 T206 Fred Snodgrass Catching Polar Bear SGC 1
1909 T206
$74.95This 1909 T206 Fred Snodgrass card is graded SGC 1. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- Fred Snodgrass
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Variation:
- Catching
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 9882016
$74.95 -
1909 T206 Arlie Latham Polar Bear SGC 1
1909 T206
$74.95This 1909 T206 Arlie Latham card is graded SGC 1. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- Arlie Latham
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 5915288
- Team:
- New York Nat'l
$74.95 -
1909-11 T206 Dan Moeller Polar Bear SGC 1
1909-11 T206
$77.95This 1909-11 T206 Dan Moeller card is graded SGC 1. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Dan Moeller
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 5294940
- Team:
- Jersey City
$77.95 -
1909-11 T206 Tom Downey Batting Polar Bear SGC 1
1909-11 T206
$79.95This 1909-11 T206 Tom Downey card is graded SGC 1. It is 113 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Tom Downey
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Variation:
- Batting
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 1280970-089
- Team:
- Cincinnati
- League:
- National
$79.95 -
1909-11 T206 Rube Dessau Polar Bear SGC 1
1909-11 T206
$79.95This 1909-11 T206 Rube Dessau card is graded SGC 1. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Rube Dessau
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 6705764
- Team:
- Baltimore
$79.95 -
1909-11 T206 Gabby Street Catching Polar Bear SGC 1
1909-11 T206
$79.95This 1909-11 T206 Gabby Street card is graded SGC 1. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Gabby Street
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Variation:
- Catching
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 9094054
- Team:
- Washington
$79.95 -
1909-11 T206 Harry Hinchman Polar Bear SGC 1
1909-11 T206
$84.95This 1909-11 T206 Harry Hinchman card is graded SGC 1. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Harry Hinchman
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 9992578
- Team:
- Toledo
- League:
- American
$84.95 -
1909-11 T206 Fred Beck Polar Bear PSA Authentic Altered
1909-11 T206
$84.95This 1909-11 T206 Fred Beck card is graded PSA Authentic Altered. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Fred Beck
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- PSA
- Grade:
- Authentic Altered
- Certification #:
- 83124845
- Team:
- Boston Nat'l
$84.95 -
1909-11 T206 Larry Schlafly Polar Bear SGC 1.5
1909-11 T206
$84.95This 1909-11 T206 Larry Schlafly card is graded SGC 1.5. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Larry Schlafly
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1.5
- Certification #:
- 7539595
- Team:
- Newark
$84.95 -
1910 T206 Frank Smith Chicago & Boston Polar Bear PSA 1
1910 T206
$84.95This 1910 T206 Frank Smith card is graded PSA 1. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1910 T206
- Subject:
- Frank Smith
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Variation:
- Chicago & Boston
- Grader:
- PSA
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 76912689
- Team:
- Chicago and Boston Amer
$84.95