This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/20/2011
Keefe entered the major leagues in 1880 with the Troy Trojans. He immediately established himself as a talented pitcher, posting an astounding 0.86 ERA in 105 innings pitched, a record that still stands to this day. Despite the sterling ERA, he managed but a 6-6 record, pitching in 12 games, all complete games.In 1883, after the Trojans folded, Keefe rose to stardom with the New York Metropolitans of the American Association under manager "Gentleman" Jim Mutrie and had one of the most dominating seasons in baseball's early history. On July 4 of that year, Keefe pitched both ends of a doubleheader against Columbus, winning the first game with a one-hitter; the second a two-hit gem. The offered card has been conservatively assessed a designation of Authentic with SGC as it posses an irregular cut along the bottom edge that most likely was interrupted as a slight trim. Overall an impressive example.