Fred Merkle is the subject in this edition of T206 portraits with a solid red background, and this is a great example. The colors have remained bold, with his dark hair drawing your attention away from his white New York uniform. Some snow is present, as are some light stains, but the card's technical grade can mainly be explained by the soft, rounded corners and the indentation at the top edge. Despite the small crease in the upper left corner, the card still graded nicely, thanks in large part to its beautiful Sovereign back.