The first NFL guy to make it on a cig card

[Old cards]

Its been a while since anyone posted NFL so I thought I would show off this card. And yes its an original.
For those who dont know Beecher is the first Gridiron/NFL, or pre NFL player on a Cig/Tobacco card.
From 1888, Goodwin Champions N162 set

 

[taffster74]

Back when Americans could still play rugby union.

 

[ozsportscardcollector]

Indeed. Many people don't know that American Football - like Rugby League - grew out of Rugby Union. Doing away with scrums( now the line of scrimmage) and especially throwing the ball forwards radically altered their game.

Awesome card. That football looks like it would weigh a ton.