When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
1910 Mecca Cigarettes T218 – Joe Gans #42 – SGC 3 VGA fantastic piece of early 20th-century boxing history featuring Joe Gans, one of the most important figures in the history of the sport.This is the 1910 Mecca Cigarettes T218 “Champion Athlete and Prize Fighter Series” card, featuring Joe Gans on the front. The card is graded SGC 3 (VG) and is securely encapsulated in its original SGC holder.
Joe Gans was a legendary American boxer and a historic figure in the sport. Known as the “Old Master,” Gans was the first African American world boxing champion and one of the dominant fighters of his era. His appearance in this extremely early tobacco-card issue makes this a particularly interesting piece for collectors of boxing history, vintage tobacco cards, African American sports history, and pre-WWI collectibles.Card Details
Year: 1910
Manufacturer: Mecca Cigarettes
Set: T218 Champion Athlete and Prize Fighter Series
Subject: Joe Gans
Card Number: #42
Series: Series #2
Grade: SGC 3 – VG
Certification #: 4739747
Encapsulation: SGC graded holderCondition
SGC has graded this card VG (3). Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition and appearance of the card and holder. The scans/photos show the actual card you will receive.
The card displays the expected age and handling characteristics associated with a more than 115-year-old tobacco card. There is visible wear and age toning, but the historic imagery and printed details remain clearly visible. The SGC holder provides excellent protection and makes this a wonderful card to display or add to a serious vintage boxing collection.A Remarkable Piece of Boxing History
Cards this early are a completely different category from modern sports cards. This is a 1910 tobacco-era boxing collectible, produced while Joe Gans was still a relatively recent figure in the sporting world.A terrific opportunity for collectors looking for early boxing cards, Joe Gans memorabilia, Mecca/T218 tobacco cards, or historically significant African American athletes.Please examine the photographs carefully—they are an important part of the description and show the exact card and SGC holder you will receive.Ships securely packaged to protect the SGC slab during transit.
