This SGC GD 2 grade for Rube Eldridge shows common handling wear for tobacco cards, with soft corners, centering pushing westward, and some surface marks on each side. That strong glare and high collar remind us of Ty Cobb's tobacco card portraits, which might be what Rube himself was going for. Combined population reports show just one SGC example and six more at PSA!

This black-and-white, 200+ card T209 "photo series" set stands out as one of the largest ever featuring minor league players, yet is obscure enough to be rarely seen or discussed. Love of the Game is excited to offer a sizable number of singles in this auction, freshly graded and new to the hobby.