1887 N172 Old Judge Ed Delahanty "Throwing Right, Hand Head High" PSA 3 (mk)--Only Graded of Pose

• Sold For: $2,749
• Year: 1887
• Auction: 2015 February
• Lot #: 3
• Auction Category: Pre-1900 Baseball Cards (1830-1899)

Only Confirmed PSA Graded Pose! Graded VG 3 with an (mk) qualifier by PSA. In an inauspicious start to his baseball career, 21 year-old Ed Delehanty batted a paltry .228 during his debut season with the Philadelphia Quakers of the National League. Fortunately, the Cleveland native righted the ship and became one of the most fearsome sluggers of the late nineteenth century. The fresh-faced second baseman is clearly portrayed on this coveted 1887 N172 Old Judge "throwing right, hand head high" pose. The Hall of Fame portrayal is crease-free with even corner wear and superficial perimeter soiling. Importantly, the 128 year-old sepia action pose is bright and remarkably clear. Neatly placed pencil notations are etched on the blank reverse. For connoisseurs of the N172 Old Judge designation this high-profile specimen will help set your collection apart.