Description

Item Specifics Player: Neil McCorkell Sport: Cricket Year: 1938 Set: John Player & Sons Cricketers Card Number: #17 Grade: 3 (VG) Professional Grader: SGC Card Size: Tobacco (approx. 1 3/8" x 2 5/8") Original/Reprint: Original Description Up for auction or purchase is an original 1938 John Player & Sons Cricketers tobacco card featuring Hampshire legend Neil McCorkell. This card was originally issued as part of a 50-card set included in Player's Cigarette packs. Condition & Grading: SGC Graded 3 (Very Good): This card is professionally encapsulated and authenticated by SGC. Aesthetic: Features a beautifully preserved color portrait on the front and a detailed biographical profile on the reverse. Historical Context: McCorkell was a prolific wicket-keeper and opening batsman for Hampshire, scoring over 1,300 runs in consecutive seasons during the late 1930s. The card is currently in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment. Please review the high-resolution scans for details on the slab and card condition.