The first series of cards in the T206 set were issued beginning in 1909 in cigarette and loose tobacco packs through 16 different brands owned by the American Tobacco Company. It is a landmark set in the history of baseball card collecting due to its size and rarity, with cards of over 500 major and minor-league players issued in the set through 1911. It is known informally as the "White Border" set due to the distinctive white borders surrounding the quality color lithographs on each card.

An eye-catching issue of Louisville's Ambrose Puttman, his four year major league career but a distant dream from the past and his stint with Louisville (and his career in pro ball) having concluded. Centering is slightly east on the canvas, with rounded corners and softer edges consistent with the grade. While there is a large crease running horizontally across the card just above the middle which keeps it from grading higher, the unique pose helps it retain plenty of eye appeal. Puttman's left arm is coming straight at the viewer after his throwing motion concludes, and with the buildings in the far background purposely out of focus, it almost creates a 3-D effect. The yellow sky, green grass, and red hat add pops of color, as well, adding to the beauty. The Polar Bear back is dark and bold, with some tobacco staining mostly noticeable at the top edge.

SGC has only ever graded 25 total examples of this T206 with a Polar Bear back, with only fourteen receiving a higher grade than the Good 2 offered here of Louisville's Ambrose Puttman.