This image was cut out of an advertising board, rather than a card, with an ad back for Boston Garter. Exceedingly rare.
This prototype card was likely produced for advertising purposes as another like it has never been seen. There is a Reach American League Official baseball behind Bender so there may be some link there.
Framed collection of T206 tobacco cards form 1909-1911. The frame is a Tiger Oak period Mission frame. Top Row: Roger Bresnahan (HOF), Christy Mathewson (HOF), Sam Crawford (HOF) Eddie Collins (HOF) 2nd Row: Clark Griffith (HOF), Old Mill card back, Patsy Dougherty Center Row: Joe…
Fascinating handwritten letter from Chief Bender to D.A. Fletcher who was organizing a barnstorming tour for after the 1910 baseball season. Fletcher’s tour was ultimately nixed by the National Commission who ran baseball at that time. The players’ frustration with such control over them led…