T206 Polar Bear Chronicles By Chris Torres
by Chris Torres
Are you a collector of T206 cards or just want to learn more about them? This is the podcast series for you as I will guide you through an in-depth look at my favorite tobacco advertisement back of the entire 520 card set, the Polar Bear back! One great thing about the Polar Bear back run set is that the set is only 250 cards instead of the 520 that are required to complete The Monster. Come along and learn why I love Polar Bear so much. This is the audio version of my YouTube show that can be found by searching CRT Sportscards.
Episodes
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Ranking All 4 T206 Ty Cobb Cards – Which One Is the True Grail?
📍 Ranking All 4 T206 Ty Cobb Cards – Which One Is the True Grail?In this video, we’re diving deep into one of the most legendary figures in baseball card history — Ty Cobb — and ranking all four classic T206 Cobb cards from most common to most coveted.🧠 We’ll break down:The Bat Off Shoulder…
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These 2 Cards Make or Break Your T206 Set
Trying to complete the T206 set? These two cards might be the biggest roadblocks you’ll face. In this video, we spotlight the real power players of the set — the ones that quietly determine whether you’ll ever finish it… or give up trying.💥 What’s inside:• The true cost of chasing these 2 cards…
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Building the T206 Set – Adding Card #305, Jimmy Hart Old Mill Southern Leaguer
In this episode of the T206 Story series, we dive into the tale behind card #305 — Jimmy Hart of Montgomery, featured in the iconic T206 set with an Old Mill back. Who was Jimmy Hart? Why does his story matter in the larger tapestry of early baseball? And what makes this particular card a...
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The One T206 Printing That Serious Collectors Want!
In this video, I break down the differences between the 1st and 3rd printings of the iconic T206 set — and show you exactly why serious collectors go after the 1st printing every time!Whether you're new to vintage baseball cards or a seasoned collector, understanding the subtleties between T206...
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Building the T206 Set – Adding Card #304, John McGraw PORTRAIT NO CAP Variation!
Another one checked off the list! In this video, I continue my journey of building the legendary T206 baseball card set by adding Card #304 – John McGraw to the collection.John McGraw was not only a Hall of Fame player but also one of the most influential managers in baseball history. His T206...
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Building the T206 Set – Adding Card #303, Mike Donlin SEATED Variation!
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Rare Legends: T206 Hall of Famers with Only One Card
The legendary T206 baseball card set is packed with Hall of Famers, but did you know that some of these icons only have one card in the entire set? In this two-part series, we take a deep dive into the rarest T206 Hall of Famers who were only featured once.From forgotten legends to hidden gems,...
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10 T206 Cards That Appear Identical—But Have Key Differences
At first glance, these 10 T206 baseball cards look exactly the same—but don’t be fooled! Subtle differences in printing, variations, and grading population make them completely unique in the world of card collecting. In this video, we’ll break down the key factors that set these cards apart and…
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Adding to the Legacy: T206 Sovereign 150 Back Set Update!
In this week's video I give you a comprehensive breakdown on where I currently stand with my T206 Sovereign 150 set build. Sharing my goals for the set, my current stats, the financials and then what I will be looking to purchase in the future! We will this revisit this set again in a few months…
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T206 'The Monster' Pickup: Bill Dahlen Brooklyn - #301 of 520
In this brand new series I am calling The 5 W's, I share with you my latest T206 pickup! This will also be a running series until I hit 520 and from a release structure will be released randomly versus my usual Sunday show. Today we discuss Bill Dahlen and his T206 Piedmont 350 Brooklyn…
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12 Most Unique T206 Baseball Cards Ever Printed
In this week's video I share with you what I consider to be the 12 most unique cards from the very first printing of the T206 set. Share Your Recent Pickups Here: https://www.t206polarbear.com/t206-community-pickupsEquipment I use:Ruler From Video: https://amzn.to/4g6vw9uCanon Camera:...
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6 Unique Ways to Collect T206 Southern Leaguers: A Collector's Guide
In today's video I share with you the six different ways you can collect the T206 Southern Leaguers! Never heard of these particular cards in the set? Not a problem, I share with you how many there are, who they represent and how much it should cost you to obtain all of these cards. This goes…
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Breaking Records: Surpassing a Huge T206 Collection Milestone!
Today I share a secret with you that you can't share with anyone outside of this video and I celebrate crossing over a massive milestone in my T206 set. I also share why this card is so big and just how scarce it is in the entire T206 landscape. Equipment I use:Ruler From Video:...
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Biggest Mistakes To Avoid When Collecting T206 Cards
How can you learn from my mistakes when I put together my complete 250 card T206 Polar Bear set, to make your set even better in the future! Equipment I use:Ruler From Video: https://amzn.to/4g6vw9uCanon Camera: https://amzn.to/41XKrPVCamera Remote Control: https://amzn.to/3PkUaIPLighting:...
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A T206 Secret Hidden Inside the Wid Conroy Card!
You may have seen this T206 Wid Conroy card in the past and never thought twice about it. It is though an incredibly important card on deciphering when these cards were first printed. You will never look at this card the same after watching this video! Equipment I use:Ruler From Video:...
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Disaster Strikes! My SGC to PSA T206 Crossover Goes Wrong!
In today's video I share with you the results of my recent PSA submission, which was a crossover from SGC. What happened is about the worst possible scenario possible but is it because PSA or SGC doesn't really understand this card? Also, does it really matter though? Equipment I use:Ruler From...
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Decoding the Very FIRST Printing of the T206 Set...The 150 Series!
Today we take a deep dive into the very first printing of the T206 set and I explain the differences of the first six backs. Included in this video is discussion about Sovereign 150, Piedmont 150, Sweet Caporal 150 Factory 25 and 30 along with Sweet Caporal 649 Factory Overprint and Hindu Brown.…
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Unveiling the Six Horizontal T206 Cards: A Rare Glimpse into Baseball History
Today I discuss the six or maybe seven horizontal cards in the set. You get to be the judge on the seventh one. I also share how rare they are! Equipment I use:Canon Camera: https://amzn.to/41XKrPVCamera Remote Control: https://amzn.to/3PkUaIPLighting: https://amzn.to/4j09VCqKeyboard:...
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The 6 MOST Printed & Available T206 Cards In The Set!
Today I share with you the 6 most printed cards in the entire set, otherwise known as the Super Printed 6. Use this knowledge to make the best purchase for your collection! Hal Chase Book: https://amzn.to/401A7nr Equipment I use: Canon Camera: https://amzn.to/41XKrPV Camera Remote Control:...
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Channel Reintroduction & Vintage Community Feedback Request!
As we are in a brand new year and my channel has taken a content turn away from card art to pre-war (mainly the T206 set), I thought it was a great time to re-introduce myself to the vintage / pre-war community and as well, ask for what you as a viewer in this segment are looking for in 2025!...
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Top 4 Pre-War Pickups in 2024
Today I share my Top 4 Pre-War pickups from this year along with a status update on my T206 Polar Bear set. How far did it move forward, one year after completion? CONNECT WITH ME / FOLLOW Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.t206polarbear.com Twitter:...
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The Stunning SGC Upgrade That Blew My Mind!
I recently shared with you my T206 Polar Bear Iron Man McGinnity grade and said that there was a story behind the card. Well here is the story and how can you use the following information to your advantage with your future purchases? CONNECT WITH ME / FOLLOW Email: [email protected]...
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25 Card T206 Polar Bear SGC Grading Order Reveal!
Included in this 25 card grading order are 17 T206 Polar Bear Hall of Famer's and then 8 other cards, some from my complete Polar Bear back run set! CONNECT WITH ME / FOLLOW Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.t206polarbear.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/CRT_Sportscards...
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Which is More Valuable? A T206 Polar Bear PSA 1 or an SGC 1?
When it comes to the two leading grading companies for pre-war, PSA and SGC, when we look at the graded Hall of Famers specifically, which brand is more valuable than the other? If you want to learn more about T206 and the players with a T206 Polar Bear backed T206 card, hit that like and…
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The 5 Worst T206 Polar Bear Players as Defined by WAR!
Let's really dig into the T206 Polar Bear set today and showcase the five players who had the worst modern day statistical career, as defined by their WAR. (Wins Above Replacement) If you want to learn more about T206 and the players that have a Polar Bear backed picture card, hit that subscribe...
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Breaking Down My Two Vintage Consignments with REA!
I recently consigned a T206 Polar Bear Ray Demmitt and a 1971 Topps Super Complete 63 card set to REA for their 2024 Summer Auction. In this video I breakdown how these two consignments performed and show if I made or lost money consigning them. CONNECT WITH ME / FOLLOW Email:...
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My Amazing Pre-War Wins from REA's 2024 Summer Auction!
REA's 2024 Summer Auction ended up being a very big success for me, not only as a buyer but as a seller! In today's video I walk you through the items that I purchased with some of the funds that I earned through what I consigned! If you want to learn more about T206 and the players with a T206...
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21 Card T206 Polar Bear SGC Grading Recap Video
I dropped off 21 T206 Polar Bear cards, 15 from my actual set, off with SGC during the National and today the order has been returned back to Seattle. Let's recap all 21 cards and share my thoughts on the order as a whole! CONNECT WITH ME / FOLLOW Email: [email protected] Website:...
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My 2024 National Recap Plus One Big Pre-War Takeaway From Cleveland!
My week in Cleveland was a very successful one but I had one major takeaway from the event as well as a pre-war collector. Learn how it will affect my buying decisions going forward! CONNECT WITH ME / FOLLOW Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.t206polarbear.com Twitter:...
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My Unexpected T206 Frank Chance Polar Bear Upgrade Story
How did I end up with a T206 Polar Bear Frank Chance upgrade when at first I had given up all hope of winning that auction lot. Our pre-war community works in ways we will never know but I am forever thankful! CONNECT WITH ME / FOLLOW Email: [email protected] Website:...
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Will I Regret Doing This With My Complete T206 Polar Bear Set?
I am still not 100% confident in this process but I have to overcome this fear as the result could be amazing. At the same time, lets play a little game! If you want to learn more about T206 and the players that have a Polar Bear backed T206 card, hit that subscribe button. CONNECT WITH ME /…
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When Emotions Get in the Way of Upgrading a T206 Polar Bear Card
For five years I have struggled with this upgrade and it has nothing to do with the actual replacement but everything to do with the potential history of the card. This card speaks to me in a way no other card has before but maybe it is time to overcome that mental block. If you want to learn…
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The Perfect Player to Begin Your Pre-War Collection With at The National in Cleveland!
If you see me roaming the showroom in Cleveland this next week, definitely say hi!
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The Life and Evolution of Luther Haden "Dummy" Taylor - A T206 Polar Bear Story
There are so many great player nicknames in the T206 set but what makes Luther "Dummy" Taylor's so different and why was his biggest accomplishment years after he stopped playing professional baseball? Find out above and if you want to learn more about the great set we call T206, hit that…
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The Five Pitchers With the Shortest MLB Careers! (Episode 5 - Polar Bear Chronicles)
In Episode 5 I dive into the five pitchers that have a T206 Polar Bear backed picture card that have the shortest professional careers! Have a question around T206 or Polar Bear's or an idea for an upcoming show? Leave a comment below and feel absolutely free to connect with me on social media!...
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Unbelievable Truth: Five T206 Polar Bear Back Players With Just Six At-Bats
In Episode 4 I dive into the five players into the set that have a combined major league at-bat total of 6. I also dive into some thought provoking questions as to why a particular team was featured multiple times in this set when there were several very well known players omitted from bigger…
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T206 Polar Bear Chronicles Episode 3: The Rarest & Most Common Hall of Famers According to SGC
In Episode 3 I dig in a little bit deeper, with the help of the SGC population reports, to talk about the five most common graded Polar Bear Hall of Famers and then the five rarest Hall of Famers. The disparity is a bit shocking. I also compare the population counts of both PSA and SGC to one...
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T206 Polar Bear Chronicles Episode 2: Cost of Obtaining the 32 Best Players in a Polar Bear Back!
In Episode 2 I discuss what a majority of baseball writers would say are the 32 best players in the entire Polar Bear subset of the T206 set. Interestingly enough though, these aren't the most expensive cards in the set but it will give you a solid road map on a current budget to obtain these 32...
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Episode 1: Series Introduction and The Polar Bear Sleeve Tattoo!
After two plus years away, welcome to my brand new series called the T206 Polar Bear Chronicles. I have two goals with this new series, demystify the set for the modern day collector and also humanize the players that are on these picture cards. In today's first episode I walk you through my…
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Your Daily Download for #Topps #Project70 on October 25th 2021! The Future is Now For Me!
If you enjoy my content and Project 70, please subscribe to my channel and hit that thumbs up button as well! Where in the world where I have been and what does the future hold for this channel? Find out what has been going on with me over the past few weeks! I am also now on Discord! Join my...
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Your Daily Download for #Topps #Project70 on October 15th 2021! Recapping Cards #638 - 641!
If you enjoy my content and Project 70, please subscribe to my channel and hit that thumbs up button as well! It is now time to give away some frosted tips to end the week and an artist has a second card release this week. Is that good or bad for the artist? Let's close out another week in this…
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Your Daily Download for #Topps #Project70 on October 14th 2021! Recapping Cards #634 - 637!
If you enjoy my content and Project 70, please subscribe to my channel and hit that thumbs up button as well! There are accidental mistakes and then there are mistakes that are inexcusable on a Project 70 card. I also congratulate the latest print run champion for my monday night giveaway of the...
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Your Daily Download for #Topps #Project70 on October 13th 2021! Recapping Cards #630 - 633
If you enjoy my content and Project 70, please subscribe to my channel and hit that thumbs up button as well! Missing the mark is the key phrase of the day. Of the four cards that released today, which ones missed the mark in my eyes? I am also now on Discord! Join my server below! Discord...
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Your Daily Download for #Topps #Project70 on October 11th 2021! Recapping Cards #622 - 625.
If you enjoy my content and Project 70, please subscribe to my channel and hit that thumbs up button as well! After a week away from the set, what did I miss while I was gone? I also recap the four new cards that released today and share a few details on my upcoming content, which is different…
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Your Daily Download for #Topps #Project70 on September 29th, 2021! Recapping Cards #590 - 593.
If you enjoy my content and Project 70, please subscribe to my channel and hit that thumbs up button as well! Time is running out on the Monday night free card giveaway and I also recap the four brand new cards that were released today. We did see our 164th new player in set! I am also now on...
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Your Daily Download for #Topps #Project70 on September 28th, 2021! Recapping Cards #586 - 589.
If you enjoy my content and Project 70, please subscribe to my channel and hit that thumbs up button as well! Four new cards today along with one card on the secondary market selling yesterday for $7,500! That and more in tonight's episode! I am also now on Discord! Join my server below! Discord...
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Your Daily Download for #Topps #Project70 on September 27th, 2021! Recapping Cards #582 - 585.
If you enjoy my content and Project 70, please subscribe to my channel and hit that thumbs up button as well! Welcome to Week #33 in the set. We have a winner to announce from the Friday show and I am also giving away another free card tonight. I also share why I think this set should have been...
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Your Daily Download for #Topps #Project70 on September 22nd, 2021! Recapping Cards #570 - 573.
If you enjoy my content and Project 70, please subscribe to my channel and hit that thumbs up button as well! The middle point of the week, no print runs have been announced yet but there is still time to get in on my Monday night free card giveaway. I also highlight the selective outrage that...
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Your Daily Download for #Topps #Project70 on September 21st, 2021! Recapping Cards #566 - 569.
If you enjoy my content and Project 70, please subscribe to my channel and hit that thumbs up button as well! It is gauntlet day in the set, Alex Pardee releases his Shohei Ohtani. Both are at the top of their respective game but what would be considered a successful performance on this card? The...
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Your Daily Download for #Topps #Project70 on September 20th, 2021! Recapping Cards #562 - 565.
If you enjoy my content and Project 70, please subscribe to my channel and hit that thumbs up button as well! Welcome to Week #32 in Project 70 but before we talk about the four cards that released today, we have to recap the highs and lows of last week and crown the latest print run guess...
About this show
Are you a collector of T206 cards or just want to learn more about them? This is the podcast series for you as I will guide you through an in-depth look at my favorite tobacco advertisement back of the entire 520 card set, the Polar Bear back! One great thing about the Polar Bear back run set is that the set is only 250 cards instead of the 520 that are required to complete The Monster. Come along and learn why I love Polar Bear so much. This is the audio version of my YouTube show that can be found by searching CRT Sportscards.
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