1976 Kellogg’s odd variation

[Futbowl]

I know that there are many Kellogg’s variations depending upon the year but I came across one I have never seen before and was curious if anyone has ever seen this. The card is a ‘76 Greg Gross #56, which has a known variation on games played but this is a different one. Look at the back of the card just to the left of Greg’s photo. What is that? I’ve checked all of other ‘76’s and did some research and can’t find anything like it. I thought it was just an artifact but the circle is perfectly round. It looks like it belongs there. Anyone have an idea of what this is? I’ve included a close up too.

[swarmee]

Could be a recurring print defect due to a problem during the printing process.

[Futbowl]

That has to be it. Just so bizarre.

[Cliff Bowman]

Speaking of 1976 Kellogg’s variations, there are a few that I and a couple of advanced Kellogg’s collectors that I have talked to have never seen, the rarer Greg Gross, Jim Kaat, and Frank Tanana, and I’ll throw in the 1977 Bostock. ETA, I would have included the 1976 Orta and the 1977 Garland but I have seen one copy of each but they were both trashed. I’ve never seen a 1976 Rivers but I think one of those collectors told me that they had one.

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Cliff Bowman

Speaking of 1976 Kellogg’s variations, there are a few that I and a couple of advanced Kellogg’s collectors that I have talked to have never seen, the rarer Greg Gross, Jim Kaat, and Frank Tanana, and I’ll throw in the 1977 Bostock. ETA, I would have included the 1976 Orta and the 1977 Garland but I have seen one copy of each but they were both trashed. I’ve never seen a 1976 Rivers but I think one of those collectors told me that they had one.

Cliff, I only collect Orioles and the 1977 Garland is tough. The only one I've seen had a crack, but I grabbed it anyway.

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[Futbowl]

Cliff, in the ‘76 set, which is the roster of the variation on Orta. Also, I didn’t know there was variation on Rivers in the ‘76, do you mind sharing what it is and what’s the rarer of the two. I’m more about complete sets and conditions, and need to check these two cards to what I have. Love learning about this stuff. Thanks in advance!