{"product_id":"1912-t202-hassan-triple-folder-meyers-mathewson-just-before-the-battle-psa-pr-1","title":"1912 T202 Hassan Triple Folder Meyers\/Mathewson Just Before The Battle PSA PR 1","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT202 Hassan Triple Folder Meyers\/Mathewson Just Before The Battle PSA 1 - Mathewson, Meyers \u0026amp; the Art of Early Baseball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew pre-war baseball issues capture the spirit and drama of the Deadball Era quite like the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT202 Hassan Triple Folders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeyers\/Mathewson “Just Before the Battle”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e example features two prominent figures from the legendary New York Giants: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristy Mathewson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the greatest pitchers ever to take the mound, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChief Meyers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePSA PR 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePSA 1 designation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egenuine pre-war charm and historical appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that continues to attract collectors of early baseball memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of this extraordinary issue is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristy Mathewson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the legendary Giants ace whose combination of pinpoint control, competitive brilliance, and devastating fadeaway pitch made him one of baseball's first true superstars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hall of Fame Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68188999745845,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/7827\/6917\/files\/1912T202HassanTripleFolderMeyers_MathewsonJustBeforeTheBattlePSAPR1.png?v=1794436430","url":"https:\/\/halloffameexchange.com\/products\/1912-t202-hassan-triple-folder-meyers-mathewson-just-before-the-battle-psa-pr-1","provider":"Hall of Fame Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}