Chase, New York, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company 1909 - 1911
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"Chase, New York, American League" is a baseball card from the "T206" series, a set of collectible cards produced by the American Tobacco Company between 1909 and 1911. The card features a portrait of a baseball player in uniform holding a pitcher, a popular motif in baseball cards of the era. These cards were distributed with packs of cigarettes, making them a popular promotional item for tobacco companies during this time. The card is a valuable piece of American sports memorabilia and exemplifies the cultural significance of baseball during the early 20th century.
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