Lot # 17: 1888 N162 Goodwin Champions Harry Beecher PSA VG 3 - Very First Football Card!

Starting Bid: $1,200.00

Bids: 64 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
Lot / Auction Closed




This lot is closed. Bidding is not allowed.

Item was in Auction "Summer Auction 2024",
which ran from 7/18/2024 12:00 PM to
8/1/2024 10:00 PM



Graded VG 3 by PSA. Distributed in packages of Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes, the offered 1888 N162 Goodwin Champions Harry Beecher tobacco card was the lone gridiron staple in the set of 50 athletes, as well as the first-ever football card printed! This particular specimen of the Yale Captain is crease-free with a sturdy cardboard foundation and moderately worn corners. The perfectly contrasted front is hallmarked by radiant gridiron illustrations. Opening Bid $1,200.

Views: 767