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1887 N172 Old Judge John Ward (#478-3) PSA EX 5. 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 with Ward on the mound. Offered is pose #478-3 - Cap In R/Hand at Side, L/Hand on Hip with "Capt. JOHN WARD, S.S., N. Y's." caption. Graded PSA EX 5 with a very-good+ quality photo. This auction features six of the nine poses Ward enjoys in the N172 series.

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Auction Info

Auction Dates
November, 2015
5th-7th Thursday-Saturday
Internet/Mail Bids: 12
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
19.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Nov 5, 2015 for: $2,031.50
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