1909-11 T206 Piedmont Johnny Bates PSA VG-EX 4 1968 uncluttered layout—and the Banks rookie

uncluttered layout—and the Banks rookie is one of its cornerstone pieces

Manning was expected to lead the Giants to championship contention

Among the top examples known

A standout from the University of North Carolina and a top draft pick in 1950

As one of his last regular-issue Topps cards

1909-11 T206 Piedmont Johnny Bates PSA VG-EX 4 1968 uncluttered layout—and the Banks rookieT206 Piedmont Johnny Bates PSA 4 Philadelphia Outfield Contributor A solid mid grade survivor from the landmark 19091911 T206 tobacco card issue, the most celebrated pre war baseball set in the hobby. Distributed through cigarette packs by the American Tobacco Company, the release captured players from baseball's rugged Deadball Era with vibrant, enduring lithographic artwork. Johnny Bates was an outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies during the