"Honest John"

Baseball card for "Honest John" Morrell, who played for the #Boston Beaneaters. The team eventually went on to become the #Atlanta @Braves . Circa 1885.

"Honest John" Morrell — Boston Beaneaters, ca. 1885

This vintage baseball card features “Honest John” Morrell, a player for the legendary Boston Beaneaters, one of the early powerhouse teams of American baseball. The Beaneaters, known for their grit and sportsmanship, would later evolve into today’s Atlanta Braves.

Captured around 1885, this rare image reflects the golden age of baseball’s early years — when the game was still defining its heroes, its traditions, and its place in the heart of America. A wonderful glimpse into Boston’s sporting past and the origins of one of Major League Baseball’s oldest franchises.