One in a series of baseball-themed advertising trade cards published in 1887 by Tobin, this card featured a caricature of Charlie Ferguson, who was a well-regarded pitcher for the Philadelphia Quakers team. Sadly, it turned out that 1887 was the final season that Ferguson played--he died from typhoid fever in April 1888.
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"Philadelphia. 'Not Onto It.' (Ferguson.) Tobin N.Y."
"A. W. Schrader, manufacturer of all kinds of mineral waters, also bottler of lager and porter. Private families supplied at short notice. 726 and 728 Adams Ave., Scranton, Pa. Telephone connection."
Originally posted on Ipernity: "Not Onto It," Charlie Ferguson, Pitcher, Philadelphia Phillies, 1887.
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"Where d'ye want it? (Pitcher)."
An unused Victorian-era advertising trade card with a baseball theme.
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Japanese baseball menko card. For another example, see Flyers Menko Card.
For more information on baseball menko, see John Gall's fascinating book, Sayonara Home Run!: The Art of the Japanese Baseball Card.
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Japanese baseball menko card. For another example, see Giants Menko Card.
For more information on baseball menko, see John Gall's fascinating book, Sayonara Home Run!: The Art of the Japanese Baseball Card.
Tags: ephemera menko cards baseball cards sports cards trading cards game cards card games baseball players sports teams Flyers games Japan Japanese die cuts circles circular round yellow red green old vintage illustrations Hiroshi Oshita baseball players 1948 1940s JRM20 menko baseball cards
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One in a series of sports trading cards printed on the back of Wheaties cereal boxes in 1952.
For another Wheaties card, see Ned Day, Famous Bowling Champion.
Originally posted on Ipernity: Gretchen Fraser, Sun Valley Skiing Champion.
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