T206 Juan Viola

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Posted By: Carl

Looking for any information on Juan Viola (Violat on the card). I collect cards of Cuban baseball players, and I heard somewhere down the line he was born in Cuba....I've tried google and have not had success. It's a nice looking card in any case.
Thanks,
Carl

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Posted By: Rick

Carl, Viola its the first Cuban born player to appear in an american issued card.

The card is somewhat difficult to obtain in high grade being from the tough southern leaguers.

His name is mispelled violat instead of viola.

i collect cubans as well, email me if you have any questions.

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Posted By: Carl

Thank you for the info - I actually own the card, GAI 2, good color but a crease. Is there any biographical information on him on the net anywhere?
Thanks again,
Carl

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Posted By: Ryan Christoff

He also has a T210.

In spite of being a HOFer in his native country, he can only be found in the 1910 Punch issue. The T206 is by far his easiest card.

-Ryan

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Posted By: Rick

Are you elbaron on ebay?, I own a PSA 3 and i would love be able to get a nicer example.


Ryan, do you know how many different backs can the t-206 viola have?

BTW- did you see what the uncataloged Babe Ruth that you sold in your last auction sold for on the bay.

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Posted By: Dave

The Violat card came with the following backs:

Piedmont 350, Hindu, and Old Mill (Southern League)

One of these will be up soon from the Mr X collection, which is being sold alphabetically. Up to the N cards now, I think.