Produced by the Willard Chocolate Company of Canada, the V100 issue was distributed around 1923. The set shares its 180 subject checklist
with the E123 Curtis-Ireland Candy set, which was issued in the U.S., and about a quarter of the cards share images with the E120 American Caramel
issue. Each blank-backed card features a photographic image of the
subject along with a facsimile signature, positioned inside a wide,
white border.
Hall-of-Famer Johnny Evers appeared in an impressive number of sets
during his long career but his appearance in the V100 Willard's
Chocolate set took a bit of serendipity.
Evers had retired in 1917 but began managing the Cubs (again) in 1921. We see him here in that role, although he was no longer skippering
by 1922!
This example, graded VG 3 by SGC, portrays an
already-grizzled Evers at all of 40 years old in a well-reproduced
image. The corners are rounded, although evenly so, with a couple of
additional minor flaws present. The overall look is quite appealing.
SGC has graded 7 overall, with two higher (a 4 and a 5) while PSA has
graded a lone 4 and no others. Tough card!