May 2024 Sports Card & Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/19/2024
1887 N172 Old Judge Tommy McCarthy (Hall of Famer) - Sliding Outdoor Background Graded PSA 3(MK). This is a rarely seen card - as only 3 have been graded by PSA, and only one graded higher than PSA 3. McCarthy was elected in the Baseball HOF in 1946, and is the only Union Association Player ever elected into the HOF. McCarthy was held in high esteem because of his introduction of the "hit and run" play into the game. This play, among other novel strategies (such as batter to baserunner signals, etc.) that he and his Boston teammates utilized, were a clever and gentlemanly counter to the rough and tumble "Baltimore" style of play which was, at the time, giving baseball a bad name.
Condition: VG
1887 N172 Old Judge Tommy McCarthy (Hall of Famer) - Sliding Outdoor Background Graded PSA 3(MK) - RARE - Only 3 Graded by PSA (Only 1 Graded Higher)
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