Rare 19th Century Baseball Player Tin Type

Here is a very rare, unusual 19th century tin type of a baseball player. This is the first tin type baseball player we have ever seen in 20 years of collecting.

ITEM DESCRIPTION: VERY NICE Original Antique Tintype Photo Baseball Player,Bib Front Uni & Bat. Has "YA" on front of jersey. This tintype photo is of a Young Man Baseball Player in Full Uniform and Leaning on a Baseball Bat. Note the Baseball Bat is an early Long "Ring" Bat style, note the Uniform is a Bib Front Style Uniform

SIZE & CONDITION: The photo is overall in Excellent condition, note within the image on the bottom left corner is a line. The photo overall measures 2 3/8" x 3 1/4". See image for very accurate look at this great item