Earlier this year I came across a Net54 thread where a guy was selling a bunch of Polar Bear Back T206 Printer's Scrap he had bought as a lot. I really wanted a T206 Scrap in my collection as I think they're super cool. Combine my desire for one with the fact that I really like Polar Bear backs and it was a perfect match.
The choice was an easy one when I saw he had a Jimmy Lavender available. I like the pose and the name has always made me laugh, as he sounds less like a baseball player and more like a male exotic dancer.