26x32.5” overall. 21x28” poster. Team existed c. 1904-1912. Was owned by Maude’s husband John B. Olson. From the age of 16 when she became a professional pitcher, Maude’s 40 year involvement in baseball covered every aspect of women’s baseball from pitching, playing third base, scouting and owning or managing some of the finest women’s teams to play in the early days. In 1908, one reporter wrote that she was “The Greatest All Round Female Ball Player In Existence.” This thin paper poster reads “Olson’s Cherokee Indian/Baseball Club/Supporting/Maud Nelson/Champion/Lady Pitcher Of The World/Genuine Redskins From Western Plains And Reservations/Maud Nelson Will Appear In Afternoon Game Only For Two Innings/The Above Club With Maud Nelson, Famous Female Pitcher Will Play A Game Of Baseball vs. Your Local Ball Club/Walpole, N.H. (inked in)/Game Called At 3 P.M. Admission 25¢/Chicago Show Printing Co. 128-130 Fifth Ave.” Center features the definitive image of Maud in pitching stance. Poster is missing 2x2.5” upper left corner. 4x6” area at upper right. .5x.75” hole at right center margin. 3.5” top center tear. Numerous creases/fold lines. (2) 1/8x.25” holes on Maud’s image. Just Good, but restoration could easily be accomplished. Rare and the best item we've encountered for this female legend. From the Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake’s COA.