This alluring set of Latin American and Negro League players transcends cardboard, giving an impression of artistic faces that rise off their photo-paper fronts and sit in the room with you. Many of its players appear their best on Aguilitas cards, as light backgrounds and simple lettering put features and expressions into sharp relief. Hall of Fame Cuban star Cristobal Torriente appears to be wearing a Havana team cap, dating this photo to early 1920s winter league ball. His .340 lifetime average speaks to consistent excellence few others can match, even if it took until 2006 to receive Cooperstown admission.

This SGC VG 3 rating reflects its slightly rounded corners and residue marks on the reverse that appear to be an album mount. The central image remains almost impossible to improve upon, regardless of technical grade. Its population report shows 13 total encased by SGC, with just three higher!

Size: medium
Condition: yes