Chase, New York, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company 1909 - 1911

This is a baseball card from the T206 series, produced by the American Tobacco Company between 1909 and 1911. It features a portrait of “Chase” a player for the New York American League team. The card is a prime example of the “White Border” series, known for its simple design featuring a player's portrait against a pink background and the team's name prominently displayed below. These cards were distributed with packs of cigarettes, making them a popular collectible and a valuable piece of Americana. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this small but significant piece of baseball history.