Lot # 302: 1887 N172 Old Judge Cigarettes #423-2 Elmer Smith - SGC EX/NM 6

Category: 19th Century

Starting Bid: $200.00

Bids: 7 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
Lot / Auction Closed




This lot is closed. Bidding is not allowed.

Item was in Auction "Spring, 2022 Premier Auction",
which ran from 3/16/2022 9:00 PM to
4/2/2022 9:00 PM



Perhaps the earliest example of a quality pitcher resurrecting his career as an outfielder after suffering an arm injury, Elmer "Mike" Smith, who won 34 games for the 1887 Reds and 22 more in 1888 before his career began to suffer.  By 1892 he was a full-time outfielder, lasting nine more years before finishing his career with a lifetime .310 batting average and 1,456 hits.  This card has been graded EX/NM 6 by SGC, a beautiful example with outstanding clarity and detail. 

Views: 240