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ErikV. With lot number 877 in the current MastroNet Auction being a SGC 84 NM 7 Jim Thorpe card, I was pondering about the rarity of this card.
http://www.mastronet.com/index.cfm?action=DisplayContent&ContentName=Lot%20Information&LotIndex=50419&CurrentRow=1
On the PSA website, it shows the Thorpe card being one of the "Top 200 cards in the Hobby." It appears that John Branca owns the finest PSA Thorpe card (grade 8), but how may more Thorpe cards are out there?
Can anyone help me by answering a few questions about this card?
1) What are the population reports from PSA, SGC and GAI on this card?
2) Which varations (Sporting News, Gimbels, Famous/Barr, etc) are more common than the rest?
3) Is the value of this card dictated by the fact that A)it's a rare card B)it's a high demand card or C)Jim Thorpe's icon type status?
4) Is there any information as to how many of these cards were originally produced in 1915?
Any information would be appreciated.