March 2016 Sports Card & Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/6/2016
John Franklin "Home Run" Baker was the premier home run hitter of the Deadball Era. He led the American League in round-trippers for four consecutive seasons from 1911-14, and batted .363 in World Series play, helping bring home three championships for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1910, 1911 and 1913. Baker was elected to the National Baseball Hal of Fame in 1955. Graded VG/EX+ by SGC. Presented is a very desirable example of Hall of Famer Frank Baker, featuring four strong corners, wonderful centering and overall outstanding presentation. The reverse is bright and bold and features the scarce Piedmont Factory 42, which ranks as the 12th most difficult back (of a possible 39) in the T206 set according to t206resource.com.
Condition: VG/EX+
1911 T206 "Home Run" Baker - Piedmont Back - SGC 55 (4.5) - Factory No. 42
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