• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Get Sports Collectors Daily via EMail
    • Advertise with SC Daily
    • Write for Sports Collectors Daily
    • Write About Your Sports Collection
    • Where Can I Sell My Baseball Cards?
  • Hot on eBay
    • Most Watched Graded Rookies
    • Most Watched PSA 10 Cards
    • Most Watched BGS, BVG Cards
    • Most Watched SGC Cards
    • Most Watched CSG,CGC Cards
    • Most Watched Baseball Cards
      • Most Watched 2023 Baseball Cards
      • Most Watched 2022 Baseball Rookie Cards
      • Bowman Chrome Cards
      • Ronald Acuna Jr. Cards
      • Shohei Ohtani Cards
      • Mike Trout Cards
      • Fernando Tatis Jr. Cards
      • Babe Ruth Cards
      • Hank Aaron Cards
      • Jackie Robinson Cards:
      • Mickey Mantle Cards
      • Willie Mays Cards
      • Vintage Baseball Card Sets
      • T206 Cards
    • Most Watched Basketball
      • Top 100 Most Watched Basketball Rookie Cards
      • 100 Hottest 2022-23 NBA Rookie Cards
      • 100 Hottest 2021-22 NBA Rookie Cards
      • 100 Hottest 2020-21 NBA Rookie Cards
      • 100 Hottest 2019-20 NBA Rookie Cards
        • Zion Williamson Rookie Cards
        • Ja Morant Rookie Cards
      • Michael Jordan Cards
      • Kobe Bryant Cards
      • LeBron James Rookie Cards
      • Nikola Jokic Rookie Cards
      • Giannis Antetokounmpo Cards
      • Luka Doncic Rookie Cards
      • Prizm Basketball Cards
      • Panini National Treasures
    • Most Watched Football Cards
      • Most Watched NFL Rookie Cards
      • 2022 NFL Rookie Cards
        • Brock Purdy Rookie Cards
      • 2021 NFL Rookie Cards
      • 2020 NFL Rookie Cards
        • Joe Burrow Rookie Cards
        • Justin Herbert Rookie Cards
        • Jalen Hurts Rookie Cards
      • Josh Allen Rookie Cards
      • Patrick Mahomes Rookie Cards
      • Tom Brady Cards
    • Most Watched Hockey Cards
      • Top 100 Most Watched Hockey Rookie Cards
      • Most Watched 2021-22 NHL Rookie Cards
      • Most Watched 2020-21 Rookie Cards
      • Most Watched 2019-20 Rookie Cards
      • Connor McDavid Cards
      • Wayne Gretzky Cards
      • Bobby Orr Cards
    • Most Watched Soccer Cards
    • Most Watched UFC Cards
    • Most Watched Golf Cards
    • Most Watched 1 of 1 Cards
    • Most Watched Racing Cards
    • Top Sports Card Dealers on eBay
    • Most Watched Memorabilia
      • Vintage Sports Memorabilia
    • Vintage Sports Tickets, Stubs
    • Most Watched Autographs
  • Ending Soon on Ebay
    • Baseball Cards
    • Basketball Cards
    • Football Cards
    • Hockey Cards
    • Soccer Cards
    • Golf Cards
    • UFC Cards
  • Top - Ad

Sports Collectors Daily

Sports Collectors Daily

Sports collecting news - Sports cards and sports memorabilia industry news.

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. 

  • Sports Memorabilia News
  • Sports Card News
    • Modern Sports Card News
      • New Sports Card Release Calendar
      • Shop Talk
    • Vintage Sports Card News
      • Affordable Vintage Cards, Collectibles
      • Old Baseball Card Sets
      • Old Basketball Card Sets
      • Old Football Card Sets
      • Old Hockey Card Sets
      • Vintage Pack Facts
  • Business/Industry News
    • Sports Memorabilia Business News
    • Sports Memorabilia Industry News
  • Around The Hobby
    • Editor’s Blog
    • David Cycleback’s Identification and Authentication Advice
  • Popular Stories
  • Sell Your Cards
You are here: Home / Popular Stories / Understanding the T207 Baseball Set

Understanding the T207 Baseball Set

March 22, 2017 By Rich Mueller

The T207 baseball card set has driven collectors batty for years.

It was created during the 1912 baseball season by  American Tobacco, makers of the T205 and T206 sets.   However, the T207 set was not as popular as its big brothers.  Sadly, the T207 was the very last tobacco created by this company because the Sherman Anti-Trust act resulted in the company’s separation. Nowadays, this set is more difficult to come by when compared to both the T205 set and the T206 set.

Who’s In; Who’s NotFrank Chance T207

There are 13 Hall of Famers in the T207 series and  200 cards in all.   The set’s lack of respect could stem from the absence of some of the star players from this period.  Christy Mathewson, Ty Cobb,  Eddie Collins, Rube Waddell and Joe Jackson are missing–not to mention Honus Wagner, who made his famous cameo in T206 and then disappeBuck-Weaver-T207ared from tobacco sets.

Still, despite the absence of these stars, collectors have plenty to chase.  Walter Johnson, Tris Speaker, John McGraw, Smokey Joe Wood, Joe Tinker, Latin star Rafael Almeida and Black Sox Eddie Cicotte and Buck Weaver are  all present in the T207 set.

T207 Design

On each card you will find the biography of each player printed on the back, a nice touch that was probably appreciated in 1912–and still is today. However, the cards in the T207 set are not as appealing as the boldly colored cards in the T205 or T206 sets. The cards are almost eerie in nature, with a foreboding feel present on some.  Featuring beige-colored borders, T207 cards have a brown background. The player’s last name, team and league is printed in block letters at the bottom.  

Condition is often a problem.  Like all tobacco cards, their smaller size has created wear and a coating on the front often brings out whatever wear has developed over the years.

Rarities

This set also has its share of scarcities.  The cards came with eight different back variations. Cards distributed with Red Cross Tobacco are virtually impossible to find, with a 2010 find of eight new cards more than doubling the known number.  Those with Broadleaf and Cycle tobacco advertising on the backs are also rare.

T207 Morris Rath

Recruit Little Cigars and Napoleon advertising backs are most common.  A non-rare card with a common back in VG condition can be found for a very modest price.

Scarce commons will run six times higher and more–when you can find them.  There are several common cards that are very difficult to locate. This could be due to the fact that the T207 cards were released at two separate times.  Early in the baseball season a large number of the cards were  released, but not all of them . It wasn’t until approximately two months later that the remaining cards were sent out in those packs of tobacco products and the second release wasn’t as widely distributed the first.

It is usually very easy to identify where the cards were manufactured simply because the information is usually found printed on the back of each card. However, there are cards that have been created without a tobacco brand advertised on them. These cards are known as Anonymous Backs and were often found in Virginia and Louisiana where they were made.

T207 backsThe cards that belong to the Broadleaf-Cycle category are not only very scarce but, are also great rarities. These very scarce and rare cards are often very highly priced because of how difficult they are to find. Irving Lewis, Ward, Miller, Nelson, Pelty, Peters and Ragan are a few of these rarities. Based on the description provided on the cards, some of the players were issued later in the season and are considered some of collecting’s first ‘high numbers’.

Variations

The front variations are very recognizable in this series.  For example, Ray Fisher’s card shows him with a white cap or a blue cap. There are three varieties that are evident on the Paddy Livingston card.

Paddy Livingston

On his shirt, there is a small ’C’ insignia (for Cleveland) which is not a difficult variation at all. This is the more popular variation on the card. However, more difficult on the card is the larger ’C’ and the larger ’A’, which represented his time with the Philadelphia Athletics.   

A very tough short print to locate in the T207 set is the Irving Lewis card.  It was created in two forms, which is either with the emblem on the sleeve or without it. The card that does not have the emblem on the sleeve is the more difficult card of the two to locate however, because the  Lewis card is such a challenge to find, collectors are content with having anyone that they are able to acquire.

The T207 set is not nearly as popular as T205 and T206 issues from a similar era, but it is still of great value and by all accounts, far more scarce than its predecessors.  See what’s listed on eBay right now by clicking here.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Reddit
  • Facebook Messenger

Related Stories:

Broadleaf/Cycle Shortprints are the Keys to the T207 Set 5 Popular Tobacco Card Sets (Not Named T205 or T206) Best Sets for New Pre-War Collectors Despite Strong Population, T206 Prices Keep Rising 5 Bargains in the T205 Set 10 Top T207 Cards to Test Your Tenacity T205 Variations And Errors Make Completing A Master Set Difficult Ty Cobb Sweet Caporal pin1910-1912 Sweet Caporal Pins Won’t Break Your Piggy Bank

About Rich Mueller

Rich is the editor and founder of Sports Collectors Daily. A broadcaster and writer for over 40 years and a collector for even longer than that, he's usually typing something somewhere. Type him back at [email protected].

Filed Under: Popular Stories, Vintage Sports Card News Tagged With: Morris Rath, pre-War baseball cards, T205 baseball cards, T206 baseball set, T207

Primary Sidebar

Our articles may contain affiliate links. When you click on links to merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. 

Shop Sports Cards on Ebay
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Hockey

High End Cards and Memorabilia

  • BBCE Authenticated Boxes, Packs opens in a new window
  • Graded pre-War Card eBay Auctions
  • PWCC Premier Auction
  • PWCC Fixed Price Marketplace
  • Graded Rookie Cards on eBay opens in a new window
  • Authenticated Photos on eBay opens in a new window
  • Graded Tickets & Stubs opens in a new window

Bargain Corner

  • Michael Jordan cards $5 and less opens in a new window
  • Kobe Bryant cards $5 and less opens in a new window
  • Mickey Mantle Cards Under $150 opens in a new window
  • Graded T206 Cards Under $150 opens in a new window
  • Pre-War Cards Under $100 opens in a new window
  • Pre-1980 Graded Baseball Cards $10 and Less opens in a new window
  • Pre-1980 Graded Football Cards $10 and Less opens in a new window
  • Vintage Graded Basketball Cards $25 and less opens in a new window
  • Vintage Graded Hockey Cards $10 and Less opens in a new window
  • Complete Sets $20 and Less opens in a new window
  • Baseball Hall of Famers for $5 or Less opens in a new window
  • Football Hall of Famers for $5 or Less opens in a new window
  • Hobby Boxes Under $30 opens in a new window
  • Pre-1986 Rookie Cards Under $1 opens in a new window
  • Buy Boxes Directly from Topps opens in a new window

RSS Auction Report

  • Watch The Iconic Auctions LiveStream Preview Show – October 4, 2023 at 8 PM CST
  • Grey Flannel Auctions Accepting Consignments & Buying
  • Huggins and Scott Accepting Consignments For 2023 Auctions

Footer

Categories

  • Around the Hobby
  • Business/Industry News
    • Sports Memorabilia Business News
    • Sports Memorabilia Industry News
  • David Cycleback's Identification and Authentication Advice
  • Editor's Blog
  • Featured Articles
  • Hobby Shop Talk
  • National Sports Collectors Convention
  • Popular Stories
  • Rich Klein's Ramblings
  • Sports Card News
    • Modern Sports Card News
      • New Sports Card Release Calendar
    • Vintage Sports Card News
      • Old Baseball Card Sets
      • Old Basketball Card Sets
      • Old Football Card Sets
      • Old Hockey Card Sets
      • Vintage Pack Facts
  • Sports Memorabilia News
  • Uncategorized

Sponsor Links

  • Sports Card Forumopens in a new window
  • Buying Vintage Sports Cardsopens in a new window
  • Game Used Jerseysopens in a new window
  • Championship Rings For Saleopens in a new window
  • Vintage Basketball Cardsopens in a new window
  • NBA Signed Itemsopens in a new window
  • Autographed Baseballsopens in a new window
  • NASCAR Autographsopens in a new window
  • Vintage Graded Baseball Cardsopens in a new window
  • Player Picturesopens in a new window
  • Vintage Football Cardsopens in a new window
  • Sports Collectors Storeopens in a new window

Pages

Ending on eBay Soon
  • Baseball Card Auctions on eBay Ending Soon
  • Basketball Card Auctions on eBay Ending Soon
  • Football Card Auctions on eBay Ending Soon
  • Hockey Card Auctions Ending Soon on eBay
  • Vintage Sports Memorabilia on eBay Ending Soon
Top 100 on Ebay
  • Top 100 Most Watched Baseball Rookie Cards on eBay
  • Top 100 Most Watched Basketball Rookie Cards for Sale on eBay
  • Top 100 Most Watched Hockey Rookie Card Auctions
  • Top Authenticated Vintage Unopened Sports Card Boxes, Packs on eBay
Most Watched on eBay
  • 100 Most Watched Graded Rookie Cards for Sale on eBay
  • 100 Most Watched Tom Brady Card Auctions on eBay
  • 50 Hottest Hobby Boxes at Auction on eBay
  • 50 Most Watched Golf Trading Cards on eBay
  • 50 Most Watched Wrestling Trading Cards on eBay
  • 75 Most Watched Bowman Chrome Cards
  • Most Popular Bobbleheads on eBay
  • Most Watched 1/1 Cards on eBay
  • Most Watched Basketball Cards on eBay
  • Most Watched Complete Baseball Card Sets at Auction on eBay
  • Most Watched Football Cards on eBay
  • Most Watched Football Rookie Card Auctions
  • Most Watched Goudey Baseball Cards on eBay
  • Most Watched Hockey Cards on eBay
  • Most Watched Racing Cards on eBay
  • Most Watched Soccer Cards for Sale on eBay
  • Most Watched Sports Autographs on eBay
  • Most Watched Sports Jerseys on eBay
  • Most Watched Unopened Sports Card Boxes, Packs on eBay
  • Most Watched Vintage Sports Memorabilia on eBay
  • Hottest Panini National Treasures Cards on eBay
  • Hottest PSA 10 Cards for Sale on eBay
  • What’s Hot on eBay
Sports Memorabilia
  • Sports Card Bargain Bin
  • Sports Memorabilia Auctions Ending Soon on eBay
About Sports Collectors Daily
  • Advertise with SC Daily
  • Contact Us
  • Get Sports Collectors Daily via EMail
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Sell Your Cards
  • What’s It Worth
  • Where Can I Sell My Baseball Cards?

Copyright © 2023 SportsCollectorsDaily.com | Web Design by Wickam Groupopens in a new window