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T206 Roger Bresnahan "Portrait" – Piedmont 350 Subjects/Factory 25 (PSA NM/MT 8)
Originally brought up to the Major Leagues as a standout pitcher, Hall of Fame catcher Roger Bresnahan actually tossed a six-hit shutout in his Major League debut against the St. Louis Browns. He would eventually try several other positions before finding his niche as John McGraw's first-string catcher on his 1905 championship team. While a formidable hitter and stellar defensive catcher, his most notable contributions to our National Pastime were the protective devices he created for batting and catching after he was hospitalized by a bean-ball in 1905.

He is largely credited for the first batter's helmet, protective catcher's shin guards and provided significant input in escalating the technology for the catcher's mask. Presented here is Bresnahan's Piedmont Cigarettes 350 Subjects portrait version in a spectacular PSA 8 holder, one of only 5 Piedmonts at this elevated plateau with only a single Piedmont specimen graded higher! Bresnahan held the distinction of being the finest catcher of his day as well as being the battery mate of the immortal Christy Mathewson, and likewise, this T206 marvel resides as one of his grandest cardboard century old artifacts.

A scintillating Carl Horner portrait illustration of the by-gone star portrays un-improvable attributes, including robust facial hues, rich gray and red uniform colors and a near-flawless deep green setting. Snow-white borders, a well-positioned image, precision cut corners and a super clean bold blue "Piedmont Cigarettes 150 Subjects" reverse side are the final exclamation points to a card that anxiously awaits a new home in a world-class PSA Registered T206 set!

MIN BID $1,250