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1910 E98 "Black Swamp" Miner Brown – Red Background (PSA NM 7) – Only One Red Background Example Graded Higher!
Mordecai "Three Fingered" Brown achieved his iconic nickname when as a young farm boy he accidentally stuck his hand in a corn shredder, severely cutting his index finger and paralyzing his pinky finger. Amazingly, his deformed hand was a major reason for the uncanny movement on his pitches, leading him to 239 career wins and a spectacular 2.06 lifetime E.R.A. that ranks as the 3rd best lifetime figure behind Ed Walsh and Addie Joss.

With that in mind, collectors actively seek out Miner Brown's highly coveted cardboard gems with only a handful of them possibly comparing to the stature of his E98 "Black swamp" subjects that appear as if they were just issued yesterday. Presented here is a breathtaking E98 "Black Swamp" Miner Brown PSA 7 "red background" gem that has only been surpassed by a single example! The classic Brown image depicts spectacular contrast and crystal clear clarity with brown's deformed right hand clearly visible in this highly popular pose.

A fire-engine red background, blinding white borders, strong right-angled corners with minimal wear, impeccable-like surfaces and a super clean checklist back are the final exclamation points for a card that is certainly destined to be one of the centerpiece attractions in any world-class vintage compilation!

MIN BID $500