Despite being one of the more frequently encountered Hall of Famers in the N172 issue, Buck Ewing is also one of the era's most popular and widely-collected players.  Arguably the best player of the 19th Century, his immense popularity makes the demand for his cards consistently strong.  In the late teens, a reporter asked none other than Connie Mack - who had, by that point, seen Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Nap Lajoie and Joe Jackson - who the best player he'd ever seen was.  His answer? Buck Ewing.

This example, card #149-6, pictures Ewing in a less frequently-seen pose, the card freshly graded PR 1 (MK) PSA.  As is the case with several N172s featured in this auction, damage to the reverse impacts the technical grade, though some pronounced creasing and chipping visible on the front also contribute.  Regardless, the image clarity is strong, with exceptional contrast.