Pat Pettee spent the majority of his life and baseball career in New England, with occasional moves further west or south in search of people interested in paying for his skills covering the key defensive positions at middle infield and center. His 1889 play for London (Ontario) of the International League meant a shift to the Great Lakes region of Michigan, Ohio, New York, and Canada. From known records, his hitting seems pedestrian, implying Pat offered excellent defense, speed, coaching, or some of each skill in combination.

Like many players in the Old Judge, Pettee appeared with alternate poses and team designations as his career went on. This "Londons" card will be tough to locate in any condition, let alone with an image of decent quality. While SGC graded this throwing pose PR 1 thanks to its edge wear and residue from an album mount, it's also their one known example. PSA calls this pose "throw r/hand head high" and also shows a single graded card in that population report. Something so hard to find will be of particular interest to those who enjoy tougher 19th century players, as well as those who suited up for foreign teams during baseball's initial era. Love of the Game is proud to offer a range of these rarities in our auction.