These cards were produced and sold by the Sporting Life newspaper in Philadelphia between the years of 1902 and 1911. These cabinet cards measured 5 x 7 1/2 (inches). Thes are black and white photographs mounted on heavy bardboard mattes. The players name, position and team (league) are noted along the bottom. The backs of these cards are blank. These cares were originally givin away for three two-cent stams and a coupon found in the Sporting Life newspaper. Later there were offerend for sale at 10 cents each or 12 for a 1 dollar.