Card, Baseball
Object number2015.22.806
Manufacturer
Goodwin and Company
Date1889
MediumPaper
Credit LineThe Elaine B. and Carl Krasik Collection of Pennsylvania and Presidential Political Memorabilia
DescriptionRectangular John K. Tener baseball card.Dimensions2.625 x 1.438 in. (6.7 x 3.7 cm)InscriptionsMan is wearing a baseball jersey with text on front "CHICAGO".
Below photograph is printed text "TENER, P., Chicagos".
MarksBelow photograph is printed text "Copyright by Goodwin & Co., 1889 / OLD JUDGE / CIGARETTE FACTORY / GOODWIN & CO., New York."
Historical NotesJohn K. Tener (1863-1946) pitched for the Pittsburgh Burghers of the Players’ League in 1890, served as President of the National League 1913-1918, and was the Governor of Pennsylvania 1911-1915.
Related person
John K. Tener
(1863 - 1946)
Related institution
Chicago White Stockings
Related institution
Pittsburgh Burghers
Related institution
Republican Party
(United States, founded 1854)
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