Lot # 1075: 1923-24 Billiken "Snake" Henry - SGC VG 3

Category: 1900-1948

Starting Bid: $150.00

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Item was in Auction "Summer, 2024 Premier Auction",
which ran from 9/12/2024 4:00 AM to
9/28/2024 9:00 PM



Billikens were designed as premiums for a brand of cigars in 1923-24, during a short, active period of Cuban card issues.

"Snake" Henry (erroneously spelled "Hennry" on the card) played for Almendares in 1923-24 in the middle of a very long career that spanned 25 years. A North Carolinian and journeyman, he was coming off the second of his only two seasons with the Boston Braves when he was captured in this set.

SGC 3 in grade, this is one of 13 in the SGC database, with two more in the PSA pop report. Fairly graded, a small crease is seen in the upper right corner, with a small bit of paper lost in the upper left corner. The reverse exhibits evenly distributed foxing throughout.

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