1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folder Meyers/Mathewson Just Before The Battle PSA PR 1

T202 Hassan Triple Folder Meyers/Mathewson Just Before The Battle PSA 1 - Mathewson, Meyers & the Art of Early Baseball

Few pre-war baseball issues capture the spirit and drama of the Deadball Era quite like the T202 Hassan Triple Folders. Issued in 1912 by the American Tobacco Company, these remarkable cards introduced an innovative three-panel design, combining beautifully illustrated player portraits with historic baseball action photographs. This Meyers/Mathewson “Just Before the Battle” example features two prominent figures from the legendary New York Giants: Christy Mathewson, one of the greatest pitchers ever to take the mound, and Chief Meyers, the talented catcher who helped guide the Giants through their remarkable run of National League dominance. The combination of two celebrated teammates, distinctive folding construction, and captivating early baseball imagery makes this an especially desirable piece of tobacco-card history.

Graded PSA PR 1, this example carries the unmistakable character and authenticity of a baseball card more than a century old. Their delicate folding format made them especially susceptible to handling and wear, presenting preservation challenges unlike those of traditional tobacco cards. This example's PSA 1 designation reflects its well-worn condition while providing collectors with a professionally authenticated example of this historic issue. With its distinctive panoramic presentation and wonderful period artwork, the card offers the kind of genuine pre-war charm and historical appeal that continues to attract collectors of early baseball memorabilia.

At the heart of this extraordinary issue is Christy Mathewson, the legendary Giants ace whose combination of pinpoint control, competitive brilliance, and devastating fadeaway pitch made him one of baseball's first true superstars.