The American Tobacco Company’s near-mint condition 1909 Honus Wagner card goes for $1.1 million in an eBay online auction. The high bidder will pay $1.265 million, including a 15 percent buyer’s premium for the 91 year-old card of the Hall of Fame Pirate shortstop.

July 15, 2000 This Day In Baseball

On July 15, 2000 — The American Tobacco Company’s near-mint condition 1909 Honus Wagner card goes for $1.1 million in an eBay online auction. The high bidder will pay $1.265 million, including a 15 percent buyer’s premium for the 91 year-old card of the Hall of Fame Pirate shortstop.

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