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Hi. Exceedingly rare 1889 N172 Old Judge Harry Wright HOF card. Portrait looking right variation.
Harry Wright is often referred to as the "Father of Professional Baseball." He was instrumental in helping transform the game from a weekend activity for amateurs, to an organized league of professional clubs. He is credited with many innovations, including the use of hand signals, as well as devising an intricate scoring system to keep track of games and statistics. In late 1868, Wright was chosen by the owners of the Cincinnati Red Stockings club to head baseball's first salaried, all-professional team. He assembled an unbeatable team which went undefeated in 57 club matches in 1869. Wright would continue to manage some of the best teams in the game for the next 25 years.
The card is condition challenged with fading, chipping, and creasing evident. Hi-res scans provided for your consideration.
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Jeff