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Chris Von Der Ahe
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(b. October 7, 1851 - d. June 5, 1913)
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Man Who Invented the St. Louis Cardinals
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1887 N284 Buchner Gold Coin Chris Von Der Ahe SGC 1.5 FR
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| Card Details Below: |
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| Year(s): |
1887 |
| ACC Set Designation: |
N284 |
| Set Name: |
Buchner Gold Coin |
| Country: |
United States |
| Description: |
Issued circa 1887, the N284 issue was produced by D. Buchner & Co. for its Gold Coin brand of chewing tobacco. Actually, the series was not compromised only of baseball players - actors, jockeys, firemen and policemen were also included. The cards, which measure 1-3/4" X 3", are color drawings. The set is not a popular one among collectors as the drawings do not in all cases represent the players designated on the cards. In most instances, players at a given position share the same drawing depicted on the card front. Three different card backs are found, all advising collectors to save the valuable chewing tobacco wrappers. Wrappers could be redeemed for various prizes. |
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