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Card # 46
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Helmar Imperial Cabinet
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| Player |
Position |
Team |
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Willie KEELER (HOF)
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Bunting
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New York Highlanders
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| Top Auction Price |
Total Sold |
Avg # Bids |
Avg # Bidders |
Last Sold |
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$ 100.99
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12
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10
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6
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October 19, 2021
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About the Player
John J. McGraw says: “From a purely spectacular point of view the greatest catch I ever saw was made by Willie Keeler in Washington. Abbey, I believe it was, took a vicious swing and slammed a drive toward right field that seemed a sure home run. On top of the railing in front of the right-field bleachers there were three or four strands of barbed wire, just a little higher than the outfielder’s head. It seemed sure that the ball would clear this barbed wire. Willie Keeler started with the crack of the bat and got to the fence in time, but it looked as if the ball would go into the stand over his head. That’s what it did do—almost. Seeing the predicament, Willie leaped in the air and fearlessly stuck his bare hand between the strands of barbed wire. The ball struck in his hand and he held it. He held it, despite the painful cutting of his hand as he dragged it back over the sharp barbs. That catch was talked about for months. I have never seen another like it. It showed marvelous judgment of distance, accuracy and unusual courage.”
About the Series
Helmar Imperial Cabinets are mammoth. Each is about the size of a sheet of paper. They are thick, sturdy, and beautiful. There are two series in this set; series one measures 8.25' x 10.875', while series two is a shade smaller. The second series features a multi-colored border. The art was produced using a variety of methods. Each card takes a long time to assemble, to scrape, rub, treat, and transform, so it seems that you are holding a huge, overwhelmingly-beautiful card from the turn of the last century.
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