Lot # 526: 1910-11 M116 Sporting Life Johnny Evers “Black Back” Version SGC 7.5 NM+ - POP 1; Highest Graded SGC Evers for Both “Black” & “Blue” Back Versions!

Category: 1900-1920

Starting Bid: $750.00

Bids: 6 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Spring '23 Rarities Auction",
which ran from 4/13/2023 9:00 AM to
5/6/2023 7:00 PM




(LOT 526)
1911 M116 Sporting Life Johnny Evers "Black Back" Version SGC 7.5 NM+ - "POP 1 – SGC; Highest Graded SGC Evers for Both "Black" & "Blue" Back Versions!

HIGHEST GRADED EVERS!!!... The aesthetically brilliant 1911 Sporting life M116 issue provides superior portrait images taken from Carl Horner's immortal turn of the century photos. Presented here is the legendary Hall of Famer Johnny Evers M116 "Black Back" version in a breathtaking SGC 7.5 NM+ holder, with SGC's census report listing this grand offering as the SOLE and HIGHEST GRADED Evers for both his "Black" and "Blue" back versions! There isn't a single baseball purist who hasn't heard of the incomparable "Tinker to Evers to Chance" double play combination, with all three members immortalized in Cooperstown, NY. Nicknamed "The Crab" because of his unparalleled vigor, HOF second sacker Johnny Evers just may have been the most popular of this prestigious three++, and his stoic portrait image set against a brilliant blend of pastel hues, provides world-class eye appeal.

It is staggering to think that a cardboard relic some 112-years-old could possibly retain its original luster. As the iconic saying goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words" and a majority of the technical attributes are consistent with the NM+ grade including a well-centered Johnny Evers image (only slightly favoring the upper edge), superior contrast/clarity, fine edging, right-angled corners, bright white borders and no obtrusive surface blemishes. The verso's bold black typography is the final compliment for a true cardboard masterpiece worthy of the highest accolades. While Johnny Evers will forever be renowned for being a main cog the historic Chicago Cubs double play combination, this awe-inspiring SGC POP 1/highest graded representation of the immortal second baseman equally secures his place in cardboard immortality!

MIN BID $750
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