There are three different Johnny Evers cards included in the T206
set. One is a portrait, one shows him with a bat in a shirt that says
"CHICAGO" down the center buttons, and this version, which
shows him with a bat in a shirt that says "CUBS" across his chest. This is, by far, the rarest of
the three versions of the Hall of Famer, and a real classic in the
landmark set.
Featuring a beautiful gradient sky in the background, and showing Evers' batting grip, choked up high on the handle, this card is cemented in a bygone era. Rounded corners, a light crease near Johnny's right elbow, and some paper loss in the bottom right border and corner explain the card's technical grade, which presents beautifully for the number. Some minor staining on the left edge does not carry over to the back, whose Piedmont text is dark and bold, giving this card tremendous eye appeal on both sides.
Most people associate John Joseph "Johnny" Evers
with the Cubs' iconic double play combination of "Tinker to Evers to Chance," and while Evers did help the Cubs reach four World Series in five years from 1906-1910, winning the 1907 and 1908 Series, his career didn't end there. The National League was dominated by the American League during World Series play in the 1910s, losing every single year except 1914. The team that won? The 1914 Boston Braves, led by 1914 MVP Johnny Evers, who went 7-16 in a four game sweep over the Philadelphia Athletics.