The distinctive brown backgrounds and overall scarcity are the defining features for T207, an American Tobacco set that followed their more prevalent 1909-11 T205 and T206 issues. The population reports show a comparative fraction of graded T207 cards, so each available card is a special opportunity. This SGC FR 1.5 grade reflects its corner rounding, slight print tilt, and ink fading on reverse. Its serious, impressionistic central image remains strong.

Shano (Sean-oh, after "John") Collins played across the Black Sox scandal, taking no part, and benefited somewhat from expanded playing time in 1920 when Chick Gandil failed to rejoin the team.