1887-90 N172 Old Judge John Ward (#478-9, Throw, R/Hand Forward, L/Profile) PSA Poor 1. Ward excelled at both shortst...
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1887-90 N172 Old Judge John Ward (#478-9, Throw, R/Hand Forward, L/Profile) PSA Poor 1. Ward excelled at both shortstop and pitcher during his 17-season Major League career. Off the field, his tremendous influence was felt as he organized the Players' Brotherhood, the first baseball players union, and formed the short-lived Players League in 1890. It was Ward who set a precedent that Babe Ruth would later follow by starting out as a Hall of Fame caliber pitcher and later converting to a position allowing for daily play. Ward led the National League circuit with 47 wins with Providence Grays in 1879; in 1887 he led the league in stolen bases as a member of the New York Giants. The second perfect game in the history of professional baseball in 1880 was with Ward on the mound. Offered is pose #478-9 - Throw, R/Hand Forward, L/Profile with "Capt. JOHN WARD, S.S., N. Y's" caption. Photo quality is very-good+.Graded PSA Poor 1.
Guide Value or Estimate: $1,200 - up.
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2025 October 24 - 26 Fall Sports Catalog Auction #50080 (go to Auction Home page)
Bidding Begins Approx.
October
3rd
Friday
Auction Dates
October
24th-26th
Friday-Sunday
Proxy Bidding Begins Approx.
9 Days
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