Almost everything about this card hints at mystery, from the shadowed face of Bill Burns to an incorrect "Richard Burns" name added to the back. The man himself became better known as a connection between the 1919 Black Sox players and gamblers interested in fixing the World Series, two years after he pitched this final pro season for the 1917 Oakland Oaks.

Zeenut cards prove one of the most popular Pacific Coast League sets, given their range of subjects and interesting designs. While Burns received one of the tougher-to-love poses, he remains in higher demand thanks to his role in the World Series scandal. The current SGC population report shows just ten graded total, with or without its coupon.