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Originally Posted by robertsmithnocure
oldjudge - Can you explain a little more? I know that the Sporting Life backs only come in the latter M101-4 series, but do you only consider the blank back Ruths rookie cards, or are there other backs?
The peculiarities of the different backs is very confusing to me.
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FYI, while the timing of their release during the 1916 Calendar Year varies and remains somewhat ambiguous, all 1916 Ruth cards (blank or ad back) are considered his rookie card. Also, many collectors believe the M101-5 related issues (e.g., Famous & Barr/M101-5 blank backs) to be among the earliest released issues. A moot point because a “Rookie card” designation is typically ANY cardboard issue released during the entire calendar year (not predicated on which month during the year the card was issued).