Whatcha got? A scorecard from way back

In "Whatcha Got?" you tell SportsWeek what you have in the way of unusual sports memorabilia and how you came to have it. We select some items to be appraised by David Hunt, of Hunt Auctions in Exton, and featured in Pregame.

Who: Bill Shultz, Philadelphia.

Occupation: Computer application analyst.

What: Philadelphia Athletics scorecard from the Aug. 24, 1908, game between the Athletics and Cleveland. Although the year 1909 is written on the front of it in pencil, Shultz said, "I researched it and discovered the game referred to in the box score was played on that date in 1908, the year before Shibe Park opened."

Condition: Good shape. Two creases from being folded. The box score is filled in in pencil, which is still legible. Shultz said, "While fragile, it has held together well."

How it was acquired: "My family has always been huge baseball fans. This was either scored by my great-grandfather or a great-uncle. It was passed on to my father and then to me."

What do you think it's worth? "Not sure since I have never seen a scorecard this old. My guess would be $300. But I have no intention of selling it."

What David Hunt says: Early 1900s professional baseball programs of any type are fairly valuable, with the Philadelphia Athletics ranking among the most desirable. These programs are often found in poor condition. But the 1908 example Mr. Shultz has in his collection appears to be quite nice. The presence of several Hall of Fame players such as Eddie Plank and Nap Lajoie adds to the value of the piece, which I would estimate to range between $500 and $750.

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