1910 E98 Set of 30 Red Eddie Collins PSA MINT 9

1910 E98 Set of 30 Red Eddie Collins PSA 9 – Spectacular Pop 5 Deadball-Era Gem

Few players represent the brilliance and consistency of the Deadball Era better than Eddie Collins, one of the greatest second basemen in the history of the game. A key figure on Connie Mack’s Philadelphia Athletics dynasty, Collins was known for his elite baseball IQ, unmatched defensive prowess, and relentless ability to get on base. With 3,315 career hits, a .333 lifetime average, and six pennants to his name, Collins defined excellence during the early decades of professional baseball—and earned a place in Cooperstown's inaugural classes.

This 1910 E98 Set of 30 Eddie Collins (Red background), graded an astounding PSA 9, is a true masterpiece of early candy card production. One of just five examples at this grade with none graded higher, this card is among the finest known survivors of a set long treasured for its bold color backgrounds and striking lithography. The deep red backdrop is exceptionally vivid, contrasting beautifully with Collins' crisp, well-registered image. Corners are razor sharp, the centering is superb, and the surface remains clean and untouched by time.

The E98 set—once a regional mystery, now widely appreciated following the discovery of the “Black Swamp Find”—remains one of the most captivating pre-war issues. Cards in this condition are exceedingly rare, particularly of Hall of Fame subjects.

An elite specimen from over a century ago, this PSA 9 Eddie Collins stands as a museum-caliber treasure—equal parts rarity, condition, and historical significance. A dream-level acquisition for advanced collectors of Hall of Famers, early 20th-century baseball, or hobby masterpieces.