The T227 Champions set is one of the earliest notable multi-sport tobacco issues of the 20th century. Issued in 1912, the series included various 'champion' athletes in their respective sports. Tobacco advertisers on the backs included both Honest Long Cut and Miners Extra. While most of the athletes featured were those participating in individual sports, some were a part of … [Read more...] about Reach of T227 Champions Set Extended Beyond Baseball
T227 Series of Champions
Hundreds of Forgotten Tobacco-Era Cards Found Inside Pennsylvania House
If you’ve ever dreamed about going into an old house and stumbling across a long-forgotten stash of really old baseball cards just sitting there for the taking, a Pennsylvania man can tell you exactly how it feels. And he didn’t have to go far to find them. “Jerry” lives in the north central part of the state. The home next door to his had been falling into … [Read more...] about Hundreds of Forgotten Tobacco-Era Cards Found Inside Pennsylvania House
Rare Multi-Sport T227 Series of Champions Headlined By Baseball Players
The 1912 T227 Series of Champions issue was a set of 25 cards honoring some of the top athletes in their sports. Here's a closer look at this unique tobacco issue. T227 Series of Champions Overview The T227 Series of Champions set was a small release issued with Miners Extra and Honest Long Cub tobacco products. In terms of appearance, this set is a little different from … [Read more...] about Rare Multi-Sport T227 Series of Champions Headlined By Baseball Players