1888 WG1 Card Game

These cards were distributed as part of a baseball game. The cards each measure approximately 2 1/2" by 3 1/2" and have rounded corners. The card fronts show a color drawing of the player, his name, his position, and the game outcome associated with that particular card. The card backs are all the same, each showing a geometric graphic design in blue. Since the cards are unnumbered, they are listed below in alphabetical order within each of the eight … [Read More]

These cards were distributed as part of a baseball game. The cards each measure approximately 2 1/2" by 3 1/2" and have rounded corners. The card fronts show a color drawing of the player, his name, his position, and the game outcome associated with that particular card. The card backs are all the same, each showing a geometric graphic design in blue. Since the cards are unnumbered, they are listed below in alphabetical order within each of the eight teams. The box features a photo of King Kelly on the front along with the words, "Patented Feb. 28, 1888". [Collapse]