One of 26 known cards in the massive N172 issue picturing the subject along with a second, unidentified player, card #301-3 pictures Hall of Famer Tommy McCarthy, posed as if tagging out a diving baserunner. The year this card was issued, 1887, McCarthy spent more time as an infielder (the likely reason for the unusual pose), but by 1888 he was primarily used in the outfield. McCarthy was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1946, a fan favorite with an exceptional ability to get on base and, as an aggressive baserunner, score runs.

The card itself is a beauty, centered perfectly on the canvas with a clean image. Corner wear is light, with surface wear impacting the grade but not the eye appeal. One of the tougher poses of McCarthy, one of just 11 graded by PSA.

Size: medium
Condition: yes