1914 Cracker Jack #95 Ray Keating PSA GOOD 2

1914 Cracker Jack #95 Ray Keating PSA 2 - A Yankees Arm from the Deadball Era

The 1914 Cracker Jack #95 Ray Keating captures the young right-hander during his years with the New York Yankees, then still a relatively young franchise finding its identity in the American League. Keating’s classic portrait against the set’s brilliant red background is pure early baseball—a simple yet striking presentation that has helped make the inaugural Cracker Jack issue one of the most recognizable pre-war sets ever produced.

Graded PSA GOOD 2, this example is an authentic survivor from the notoriously difficult 1914 release. Cards from this year were placed directly inside packages of Cracker Jack, exposing them to caramel staining, creasing, handling, and surface wear from the moment they were issued. More than 110 years later, the honest character of a PSA 2 feels entirely appropriate for a card that was originally meant to be discovered alongside popcorn and peanuts.

Keating spent the majority of his Major League career with New York and was particularly known for his spitball, a pitch that played a major role in his success during the era. He won 15 games for the Yankees in 1913 and remained with the club through 1918 before finishing his career with Boston.