This "Handsome Henry Boyle" card shows how "Old Judge Cigarettes" foil stamping on a photo changed tone at different rates from the accompanying player pose itself. That metal-flake foil still holds close to its original tone, even 140 years later! The SGC EX+ 5.5 grade reflects its light contrast and touched corners, with a small chip at top right. All text remains legible and prefixes his name with #0332. The population report shows just two graded higher!
Boyle pitched well for second-tier franchises and several Old Judge poses capture his "handsome" look with ball and bat. 1880s Indianapolis teammates included star hitter Jack Glasscock and that pair's performance stood out among otherwise average lineups. Multiple losing seasons could explain Henry's foreshortened career, if he found something more fulfilling away from the diamond.