• Card series: Beginnings: 1880's
• City: New York
• Team: Giants
• League: National League
• Hall: National Baseball Hall of Fame

“Monte” Ward (1860-1925). An elite pitcher and an excellent batsman, Ward also earned a law degree, formed sports’ first labor union, and helped create the Player’s League to challenge the reserve clause – all before the age of 30.

• 3x National League Pennant winner
• Only player: 100 wins/2,000 hits
• Pitched 2nd perfect game in history, June 17, 1880
• Elected to Hall of Fame: 1964