Winter Auction 2021 Ending March 6-7
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/7/2021
Graded EX 5 by PSA. Hall of Famer. This collectible of John Montgomery Ward is particularly coveted among 19th Century enthusiasts. "Monte" Ward left his mark on the game of baseball in several significant ways. He was an outstanding pitcher as well as an everyday player, amassing 2,151 hits and 163 wins (including 46 in 1879) during his illustrious career. Later, he applied his talents in team management and, as an attorney, also helped to refine important aspects of the game's labor relations policies. This relic from Ward's playing days carries a fabulous representation of the period's sepia-photo artistry. Boasting solid display quality in both front and back aspects, the piece has been penalized in grading terms for mild corner wear and light, natural erosion at the top layer's most peripheral aspects. A very attractive example, in Excellent condition.