Uncover the Scandal That Rocked Baseball History with the 1919 Chicago "Black Sox" 25-Card Set.
Many might know or heard that early 20th century cigarettes used to have baseball cards inside the packages. These sets are the same size as those found in cigarette packets; common from 1890's till 1930's.
Immerse yourself in the captivating story of the 1919 Chicago White Sox with this exclusive 25-card set, featuring the infamous "Black Sox" players who were accused of throwing the World Series. This historic collection is a must-have for any baseball enthusiast or collector looking to own a piece of the game's most scandalous chapter.
Includes Rare Cards of the "Black Sox" Players
The set includes cards of all eight banned players, each with a distinctive black border around their photo and a brief biography on the back. Witness the rise and fall of these talented athletes, including the legendary "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, Oscar Felsch, and many others.
Bonus: Colorized Card of "Shoeless" Joe Jackson.
As a special bonus, each set includes a full-color Conlon Collection card of "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, valued at $7.50 in the 2011 Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards. This card alone is worth the price of the entire set!
Mint Condition and Collector's Box
The cards are in pristine mint condition, ensuring that your collection remains in top shape for years to come.
The card size is 2" by 3" featuring glossy photos of the principals:
Joe Benz /
Edward Cicotte /
Edward Collins /
John Collins /
Chas. A. Comiskey /
Dave Danforth /
Urban (Red) Faber /
Oscar (Happy) Felsch /
Arnold (Chick) Gandil /
William (Kid) Gleason /
(Shoeless) Joe Jackson /
Joe Jenkins /
Theodore Jourdan /
Harry Liebold /
Byrd Lynn /
Fred McMullen /
Edward Murphy /
C. A. (Swede) Risberg /
C. H. (Pants) Rowland /
A. E. Russell /
Ray Schalk /
James Scott /
Geo. (Buck) Weaver /
Claude (Lefty) Williams /
Meldon Wolfgang
Condition: Mint
I have a total of 10 sets of these cards each in their own collector's box.