Murphy, Philadelphia, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company 1909 - 1911

This 1909-1911 baseball card from the T206 series depicts a baseball player, Murphy, of the Philadelphia Athletics. This card, created by the American Tobacco Company, is part of a larger series of trading cards featuring different baseball players. The card features a close-up of the player in action, pitching the ball, a common theme for the T206 series. The card uses a simplistic style of illustration with the player outlined against a blurred background of a baseball field. The T206 cards were popular collectibles in the early 20th century, and continue to be popular today among collectors.