Krause, Philadelphia, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company 1909 - 1911
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This baseball card from the T206 series features Philadelphia Athletics pitcher, Rube Krause, and was produced by the American Tobacco Company between 1909 and 1911. Part of a set of over 500 cards, the T206 series aimed to popularize baseball and the company's tobacco products. The card depicts Krause in action, his arm raised as he throws a ball, with a blue sky and green grass behind him. The image captures the energy and excitement of the sport, making it an appealing collectible for baseball enthusiasts and fans of early 20th century Americana.
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