Description

1888 N28 Allen & Ginter John M. Ward PSA EX-MT+ 6.5 Players Brotherhood Rare

This 1888 N28 Allen & Ginter card features John M. Ward, one of baseball’s most influential figures both on and off the field. A true two-way player, Ward excelled as both a shortstop and pitcher during his seventeen-year Major League career, etching his name in history by throwing the second perfect game ever recorded in professional baseball in 1880.

Beyond his playing achievements, Ward was a pioneer in player rights, organizing the Players' Brotherhood, baseball’s first union, and later founding the Players League in 1890—a bold move that challenged the baseball establishment.

Graded PSA EX-MT+ 6.5, this is a solid, high-quality example of a sought-after 19th-century card. Finding another in this grade will be no easy task, making it an exceptional piece for serious collectors of vintage baseball memorabilia.

Collector’s Value

As one of the most historically significant pre-1900 baseball cards, this John M. Ward N28 is an outstanding addition to any vintage sports card collection. With its PSA EX-MT+ 6.5 grade, it represents both quality and rarity, offering a tangible link to one of baseball’s early legends.