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Cap Anson
(b. April 17, 1852 - d. April 14, 1922)
A baseball pioneer, as player, manager, and part-owner of NL Chicago, "Pop" Anson was the game's most influential figure in the 19th century. He hit .300 or better n 20 consecutive seasons, won five pennants, and is often credited with developing the hit-and-run and other strategies. In 1887 he intimidated organized baseball into banning blacks from playing the game.
 
Inducted in 1939
 
 
1895 N300 Mayo's Cut Plug Cap Anson SGC 30 GOOD
     
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Comments: The legendary Cap Anson is pictured on this great card with rounded corners, a few creases, even wear, and clear overall image. Graded GOOD by SGC.
   
Card Details Below:  
Year(s): 1895
ACC Set Designation: N300
Set Name: Mayo's Cut Plug
Country: United States
Description: These 1-5/8" X 2-7/8" cards were issued by the Mayo Tobacco Works of Richmond, VA. There are 48 cards in the set, with 40 different players pictured. Twenty-eight of the players are pictured in uniform and 12 are shown in street clothes. Eight players appear both ways. Eight of the uniformed players appear in two variations, creating the 48-card total. Card fronts are black-and-white or sepia portraits on black cardboard, with a Mayo's Cut Plug ad at the bottom of each card. Cards are blank-backed and unnumbered.