Lot # 115: 1914 Cracker Jack #32 Mordecai Brown PSA 3.5 VG+

Category: 1900-1920

Starting Bid: $500.00

Bids: 7 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Historical Rarities Winter Auction",
which ran from 12/20/2017 12:00 PM to
1/13/2018 7:00 PM




(LOT 115)
1914 Cracker Jack #32 Mordecai Brown PSA 3.5 VG+

This ultra-desirable 1914 Cracker Jack Mordecai Brown residing in a stellar PSA 3.5 holder stands tall as one of his most formidable baseball cards extant, having eluded the typical heavy caramel corn stains that plague many of the 1914 Cracker Jack specimens. Due to a serious farm accident, two of Brown's fingers were damaged on his right hand, eventually leading to the right-hander's iconic "Three Finger" nickname and incredible Hall of Fame career. Who would have possibly guessed that Brown's deformed fingers would generate virtually "un-hittable" movement on his pitches, ultimately resulting in Mordecai achieving the third lowest lifetime E.R.A. with a microscopic 2.06 figure.

His majestic pitching pose is the perfect testament to his legacy as Brown's classic throwing form reflects some of the finest eye pleasing qualities you will ever find on a 1914 Cracker Jack subject. Brilliant focus and contrast are the highlights of this world-class image that is affixed to a breathtaking near-flawless red backdrop. True, the pristine-like image does reflect a slight hint of partiality towards the right edge, but the clean borders, amazing stain free surfaces, solid "VG/EX" corners and a card that has eluded any obtrusive creasing all combine to exhibit aesthetics beyond its somewhat harsh technical assessment. Strongly qualifying as one of "Three Fingered" Brown's most coveted baseball card issues, it is truly worthy of an esteemed place in any formidable PSA Registered 1914 Cracker Jack gathering!

MIN BID $500
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