C. 1909 EASTERN LEAGUE - MONTREAL VS. NEWARK BASEBALL TEAMS POSTCARD.
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Winning Bid:
$32.45
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, June 24, 2020 9:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Richard Merkin Auction #3
Item Description
3-3/8x5.25" vintage matte postcard depicting members of both the Montreal Royals and Newark Indians from the 1909 Class A - Eastern League. "Illustrated Post Card Co., Montreal" production credit on back. The 1909 Montreal Royals finished in sixth place in the Eastern League in 1909, w/a final record of 68-83. A total of 16 team members would go on to play in the MLB, including notables - Doc Casey, Bob Wicker, George Winter, Fritz Buelow, Tommy Clarke, Bobby Keefe and Joe Yeager. The 1909 Newark Indians finished in second place in the Eastern League in 1909, w/a record of 86-67. A total of 16 ballplayers would eventually play in the Majors, including HOF member Joe McGinity. Other notables include - Walter Blair, Jake Gettman, Jack Lapp, Baldy Louden, Benny Meyer and Harry Wolverton. Postcard has been mailed and was canceled on both front/back w/Aug. 19, 1909 date stamp. Exc. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.
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