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

This is a baseball card from the T206 series, created by the American Tobacco Company between 1909 and 1911. The card features Eddie Collins, a player for the Philadelphia Athletics, and is a prime example of early 20th-century American sports memorabilia. The card's simple design highlights Collins's portrait against a red background, with his team's "A" prominently displayed on his uniform. This card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection and provides a glimpse into the popularity of baseball and trading cards during the early 20th century.