Lot # 15: 1886 Brooklyn/Metropolitans Scorecard

Starting Bid: $100.00

Bids: 8 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Spring, 2017 Premier Auction",
which ran from 3/16/2017 4:00 AM to
4/2/2017 10:16 AM



Spectacular scorecard published by the American Graphic Company of New York for "The Great Mets " and featuring an illustration of first baseman Dave Orr. Orr a star in his era played for eight seasons compiling a .342 lifetime batting average. The game in question took place against the Brooklyn Grays a team that featured a number of well-known players of the era as well including Bill McClellan George Pinkney and Adonis Terry. The game appears to have been scored to a 1-1 tie though the date written on the scorecard (Saturday June 19 1886) would indicate a 2-1 Metropolitans victory. Despite being separated into two pieces at the fold the 3 3/4" x 5 3/4" scorecard creates a wonderful display its colorful cover and historical significance documenting a 19th Century game between two legendary ballclubs of the era.