King Kelly (Catcher) – Historic Reproduction
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This rare historic image captures King Kelly (Catcher) in remarkable detail. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
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King Kelly (Catcher)
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Catcher Mike "King" Kelly is the subject here, and the card belongs to Goodwin and Company's Champions set, issued as a tobacco insert around 1888. Kelly was one of the most celebrated players of the 1880s, known for his daring base running and his sharp play behind the plate. In 1887 Boston bought his contract from Chicago for a reported $10,000, a record price that made him a national figure. The card captures the era when baseball stars were first marketed to fans through cigarette and tobacco cards.
| Created / published | c. 1888 |
|---|---|
| Notes | Goodwin and Company Champions. N162 baseball card series. c. 1888 |
| Original scan | 1,695 × 3,000 px · prints to 6 × 10 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 16 |
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