Bender, Philadelphia, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company 1909 - 1911
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fine art portrait
This 1909-1911 baseball card from the T206 series features a portrait of Philadelphia Athletics player, "Bender," against a green grassy background. "Bender, Phila. Amer." is printed at the bottom of the card, identifying the subject and the team he played for. This card is a prime example of the "White Border" series, as it features a white border surrounding the image. These collectible cards were produced by the American Tobacco Company, and they are coveted by baseball card collectors.
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