Rare Cap Anson Baseball Card from 1880s Up for Auction
A rare 1887-90 N172 Old Judge card featuring Cap Anson is up for auction at Heritage Auctions, with current bidding at $3,600. Anson, who retired in 1897, was the first player to reach 3,000 career hits. The card, graded SGC 3, is one of the earliest known baseball cards from the Victorian era.
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