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 George Mullen Polar Bear SGC A
1909 T206
$89.95This 1909 T206 George Mullen card is graded SGC A. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Subject:
- George Mullen
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- A
- Certification #:
- 7407831
- Team:
- Detroit Tigers
- League:
- American
$89.95 -
1909-11 T206 Hooks Wiltse Pitching Polar Bear SGC 1
1909-11 T206
$94.95This 1909-11 T206 Hooks Wiltse card is graded SGC 1. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Hooks Wiltse
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Variation:
- Pitching
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 3492667
- Team:
- New York Nat'l
$94.95 -
1909 T206 Steamer Flanagan Polar Bear SGC 1
1909 T206
$99.95This 1909 T206 Steamer Flanagan card is graded SGC 1. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- Steamer Flanagan
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 0903062
- Team:
- Buffalo
$99.95 -
1909 T206 Orval Overall Polar Bear SGC 1
1909 T206
$99.95This 1909 T206 Orval Overall card is graded SGC 1. It is 115 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- Orval Overall
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 5750294
- Team:
- Chicago Nat'l
$99.95 -
1909-11 T206 Billy Maloney Polar Bear SGC 2
1909-11 T206
$114.95This 1909-11 T206 Billy Maloney card is graded SGC 2. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Billy Maloney
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 2
- Certification #:
- 7900747
- Team:
- Rochester
$114.95 -
1909 T206 Al Bridwell Portrait, With Cap Polar Bear SGC 1
1909 T206
$124.95This 1909 T206 Al Bridwell card is graded SGC 1. It is 112 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- Al Bridwell
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 1061086
- Team:
- New York Nat'l
- Variation:
- Portrait, With Cap
- League:
- National
$124.95 -
1909-11 T206 Jack White Polar Bear SGC 1
1909-11 T206
$124.95This 1909-11 T206 Jack White card is graded SGC 1. It is 112 years old.- Set:
- 1909 T206
- Subject:
- Jack White
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 4767010
- Team:
- Buffalo
- League:
- American
$124.95 -
1909-1911 T206 John McGraw Polar Bear SGC 1
1909-1911 T206
$149.95This 1909-1911 T206 John McGraw card is graded SGC 1. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1909-1911 T206
- Subject:
- John McGraw
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 8255126
- Team:
- New York Nat'l
$149.95 -
1910 T206 Vic Willis Throwing Polar Bear PSA 1
1910 T206
$164.95This 1910 T206 Vic Willis card is graded PSA 1. It is 113 years old.- Set:
- 1910 T206
- Subject:
- Vic Willis
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Variation:
- Throwing
- Grader:
- PSA
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 76444636
- Team:
- St. Louis Nat'l
- Factory:
- No. 25
$164.95 -
1909-11 T206 Jimmy Collins Polar Bear SGC A
1909-11 T206
Now: $194.95Was: $244.95This 1909-11 T206 Jimmy Collins card is graded SGC A. It is 113 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Jimmy Collins
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- A
- Certification #:
- 5842716
- Team:
- Minneapolis
- League:
- American
- HOF:
- 1945
Now: $194.95Was: $244.95 -
1909-11 T206 Heinie Berger Polar Bear SGC 3
1909-11 T206
$214.95This 1909-11 T206 Heinie Berger card is graded SGC 3. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Heinie Berger
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 3
- Certification #:
- 5582318
- Team:
- Cleveland
$214.95 -
1909-11 T206 Clark Griffith Batting Polar Bear SGC 1.5
1909-11 T206
$219.95This 1909-11 T206 Clark Griffith card is graded SGC 1.5. It is 113 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Clark Griffith
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Variation:
- Batting
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1.5
- Certification #:
- 1239628-009
- Team:
- Cincinnati
- Factory:
- No. 6
- League:
- National
- HOF:
- 1946
$219.95 -
1909-11 T206 Sam Crawford With Bat Polar Bear SGC 1
1909-11 T206
$234.95This 1909-11 T206 Sam Crawford card is graded SGC 1. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Sam Crawford
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Variation:
- With Bat
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 1
- Certification #:
- 1461767
- Team:
- Detroit
- Factory:
- No. 6
$234.95 -
1909-11 T206 Red Ames Hands Above Head Polar Bear SGC 2.5
1909-11 T206
$239.95This 1909-11 T206 Red Ames card is graded SGC 2.5. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1909-11 T206
- Subject:
- Red Ames
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Variation:
- Hands Above Head
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 2.5
- Certification #:
- 1486301
- Team:
- New York Nat'l
- Factory:
- No. 6
$239.95 -
1910 T206 Red Murray Batting Polar Bear SGC 4
1910 T206
$299.95This 1910 T206 Red Murray card is graded SGC 4. It is 114 years old.- Set:
- 1910 T206
- Subject:
- Red Murray
- Subset:
- Polar Bear
- Variation:
- Batting
- Grader:
- SGC
- Grade:
- 4
- Certification #:
- 4417384
- Team:
- New York Nat'l
- Factory:
- No. 6
$299.95