JOE KELLEY 1907 TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS TEAM POSTCARD.
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$604.66 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Auction #215 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 987 in auction 215
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Item Description
3.5x5.5" showing full team w/title at bottom "Toronto Base Ball Team And Directors 1907." A few spectators are in the stands behind the team. Seated at center w/a child on his lap is HOFer Kelley. For the same Eastern League Class A team that is part of the previous photo, item #919. Reverse has been used w/inked massage regarding the team and postmark from Toronto. Moderate aging more noticeable on back than front. Lower right corner does have a small brown stain and corner crease. Image remains sharp. VG. An early star of the Major Leagues, Kelley was a six-time National League pennant winner and led the MLB in stolen bases in 1896. He signed w/the Maple Leafs in 1907 for a then record amount for a Minor League contract and helped lead the team to the IL pennant that season. He was inducted into the HOF in 1971. Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.
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