Outstanding card of Hall of Fame pitcher "Smiling" Mickey Welch. Just the third pitcher in baseball history to amass 300 wins, Welch was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee in 1973 ,his 307-210 record impossible to deny. His .800 winning percentage in 1885 was the result of a 44-11 record, his 1.66 ERA in 492 innings pitched simply an amazing athletic feat regardless of era. This card number 486-3 is of exceptionally high grade for the issue, attaining an assessment of EX 5 by PSA.  Though the image does exhibit some light fading, the contrast remains acceptable for the issue. Some light wear at the corners reduces the technical grade of what is a very strong, high-grade Hall of Famer from the most important 19th Century card issue.