Lot # 238: 1909 T206 Willie Keeler “w/Bat” – Piedmont 150 Subjects/Factory 25 (PSA EX/MT 6)

Category: 1900-1920

Starting Bid: $300.00

Bids: 11 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "20th Anniversary Auction",
which ran from 9/18/2020 4:30 PM to
10/10/2020 7:00 PM




(LOT 238)
1909 T206 Willie Keeper "w/Bat" – Piedmont 150 Subjects/Factory 25 (PSA EX/MT 6)

Legendary Hall of Famer Wee Willie Keeler coined the phrase "hit 'em where they ain't", and ironically, his splendid PSA EX/MT 6 "Bat on Shoulder" T206 marvel presented here "ain't" often found portraying sensational aesthetics. Author of nearly 3,000 lifetime hits and a .343 lifetime batting average, his statistics are synonymous with his famous "hit 'em where they ain't" and "keep your eye on the ball" quotes. He is one of the few great ballplayers that enjoyed Cooperstown worthy statistics in both the 19th and 20th centuries and his cardboard artifacts are widely coveted by advanced collectors. The amazing Keller batting pose has passed through a century of time with a majority of its sheer brilliance nearly impeccable as the day it was first removed from a Piedmont Cigarettes pack.

In fact, the world-class illustration actually emanates a "3-D-like" depth via its near-perfect "blue sky/green grass" setting that serves as the epitome of our National Pastime. Further elevating this magnificent tobacco specimen to its revered state are the blizzard snow white borders and near-perfect centering. A few negligible flaws that prevent a "NM" assessment include some soiling along the top border, diminutive surface wear near the bat handle and some modest corner wear to the somewhat right-angled formations. The critical verso includes a bold and fresh looking Piedmont 150 Subjects advertisement, the final exclamation point for a card that reflects eye appeal beyond the current grade. Keeler spent his entire career stroking clean hits all over the playing field, literally utilizing a "god-like touch" to place his batted baseballs in unoccupied areas. With that in mind, here's a golden opportunity for you should emulate "Wee Willie" himself by placing the final bid on this spectacular cardboard memento!

MIN BID $300
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