The simplicity and rarity of T211 cards makes them straightforward to appreciate and the set checklist contains players that continue to elude certain identification. This card's central image remains strong, even dramatic, as does its bright red color in the Red Sun ad on its reverse. Its SGC FR 1.5 grade reflects a horizontal crease, border chipping, and corner rounding.

Gordon Hickman started 1910 with Mobile, but changed teams twice during that season, and appears to have wrapped up his pitching career with Montgomery before moving on to managerial duties in seasons to follow.