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Lot # 147: 1917 Cy Williams, "Chicago Cubs Slugger Set for a Big Career" Early Photo

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 2 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Spring Collectors Auction 2018",
which ran from 3/31/2018 11:00 PM to
4/14/2018 8:00 PM



Cy Williams is one of the most underrated sluggers of his era as he was a FOUR TIME National League Home Run champion and one of the better outfielders of his era. The offered image captures him as a young man coming off his first homer title with the Cubs. Soon he would be traded to the Phillies where he would blossom into one of the best hitters of his era. Had he played for the Yankees, he would probably be in the Hall of Fame, but he is still a cult style favorite for his time in Philly. The offered image is one of the earliest we have seen and one of only handful of images capturing him with the Cubs. Clean and precise the image presents here in great shape with one small crease on the far right side.

Size: 4x6.5
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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