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, designed by the American Tobacco Company, depicts Philadelphia Athletics player, "Murphy." This series, known as the "White Borders," features a simple design with a portrait of the player against a light blue background. The player's uniform and the team's "A" logo are visible, along with a baseball bat held casually in his hand. This card was given away with packages of cigarettes, making it an iconic piece of both sports memorabilia and early 20th century advertising.