1914 Cracker Jack #49 Dots Miller PSA GOOD 2

1914 Cracker Jack #49 Dots Miller PSA 2 - A World Champion in Cracker Jack Red

The 1914 Cracker Jack #49 Dots Miller features a versatile infielder whose career placed him alongside some of the biggest names of the Deadball Era. Miller established himself with the Pittsburgh Pirates, capable of handling multiple positions while providing a steady bat and speed on the bases. Against the unmistakable deep red background of the 1914 Cracker Jack set, his portrait delivers the bold simplicity that has made this issue so instantly recognizable more than a century later.

Graded PSA GOOD 2, this example carries the authentic character expected from Cracker Jack’s difficult first-year release. The 1914 cards were inserted directly into packages of the caramel-coated snack, leaving them vulnerable to staining, creases, surface wear, and handling from the very beginning. Surviving more than 110 years from such unforgiving origins is a significant part of the appeal, particularly for collectors working toward the complete set.

Miller broke into the majors with Pittsburgh in 1909 and immediately became part of a championship club, playing alongside Honus Wagner as the Pirates defeated Ty Cobb’s Detroit Tigers in the World Series. He later became a regular with the St. Louis Cardinals and spent more than a decade in the majors.