1914 B18 Blanket Zach Wheat, Hall of Fame, Brooklyn Dodgers SGC Authentic
1914 B18 Blanket - Zach Wheat, Hall of Fame, Brooklyn Dodgers - SGC Authentic. On the Set - In the pre-war era, traditional baseball cards were widely popular, driving tobacco companies to constantly innovate and create distinctive collectibles.
In 1914, Egyptienne Cigarettes accomplished this by introducing the B18 Blankets, a departure from the conventional card format. Instead of paper cards, these flannel'blankets' were utilized, each measuring 5ΒΌ square and featuring a baseball player's image at the center. The unique square shape aimed to replicate a baseball diamond, evident in the background detailing base paths and bases adorned with small equipment images.
On the front of these blankets, you could find the players' names, accompanied by pennants indicating their team and league affiliations. Folded to fit into cigarette packages, these blankets earned their name as many people repurposed these squares, fashioning quilts or blankets. Despite the Dead ball era dominating the early part of his career, Wheat showcased his prowess by hitting over. 300 in 14 seasons including a National League-best. With a notable career batting average of.
317, Wheat holds a prominent place in Dodgers history as the all-time franchise leader in hits, doubles, triples, RBI, and total bases. Beyond his batting achievements, he distinguished himself as a stylish and graceful outfielder, leading National League left fielders in putouts seven times and fielding percentage twice. Wheat's contributions earned him unanimous election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1959.
On the Grade - SGC does not provide a numeric grade for B18 Blankets, only a grade of authentic.