This action image depicts Gilbert at second base, ready to accept a throw to turn a double play. The vibrant colors in the background and the bold colors of the St. Louis uniform and of Gilbert's glove have all remained strong, keeping this card as beautiful today as it was 115 years ago. Rounded corners exhibiting some minor paper loss are the main reason for the technical grade on a card whose back is clean and borders remain white. SGC has only ever graded 9 total examples of this El Principe de Gales back version of the Gilbert, with only three receiving a higher grade than the VG 3 offered here.

Billy Gilbert played 850 games over the course of 8 seasons at the Major League level, stealing 33 or more bases in three consecutive years from 1902 to 1904. The middle infielder went 5-17 with a run, a stolen base, and two RBI during the 1905 World Series, helping the New York Giants defeat the Philadelphia Athletics in 5 games.