Interesting info on REA lot 41 Four Base Hits card

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Originally Posted by Runscott

Perhaps, but it's Mark's opinion that seals the deal for me.

Just to be clear - I opined that the card was not Van Haltren, and that if it was a ballplayer, it was very likely an obscure one. I checked through a bunch of 1887-1888 team photos and did not see anyone that was a good candidate for the card guy. Then I let it go.

Pete Nash subsequently sent me an email with a scan of a player from the 1886 Chi team photo. He said he thought this may be the guy. I agreed. I found a pretty good example in the 1984 SABR publication and was able to create a slightly more detailed scan. After looking at that in detail, I was nearly 100% convinced.