E145 Cracker Jack 1914

1914 · Rueckheim Bros. & Eckstein (Cracker Jack)

144-card set issued in Cracker Jack boxes. Includes Federal League stars and the legendary Joe Jackson card.

Key Facts

Release: 1914
Manufacturer: Rueckheim Bros. & Eckstein (Cracker Jack)
Distribution: One card per Cracker Jack box during the 1914 season; also available as a complete set via mail-in coupon
Card stock: Lithographed paper with red background, approximately 2¼″ × 3″
Printer / Designer: Unknown — illustrations sourced from contemporary news photography
Series: Single 144-card issue covering both major leagues plus the upstart Federal League
Total cards: 145

Honus Wagner (#68)
The Flying Dutchman late in his career — Cracker Jack is the most accessible vintage Wagner card.
Ty Cobb (#30)
The set's key Tiger; tougher to find in high grade because the red background masks edge wear.
Christy Mathewson (#88)
Big Six near the end of his run, two years before his trade to Cincinnati.
Walter Johnson (#57)
The Big Train at the peak of his powers — fresh off his second straight MVP-caliber campaign.
Tris Speaker (#65)
Final season in a Red Sox uniform before his trade to Cleveland.
Joe Jackson (#103)
Shoeless Joe in his Naps prime — among the hobby's most pursued non-Wagner pre-war cards.
Eddie Plank (#6)
Gettysburg Eddie — anchor of Connie Mack's pitching staff in his final A's season.
Pete Alexander (#37)
Early-career Alexander, two years before his 33-win 1916 season.
Eddie Collins (#7)
Collins's last card as part of Connie Mack's $100,000 infield.
John McGraw (#69)
Little Napoleon, dean of the Giants dugout — issued mid-dynasty.
"Home Run" Baker (#2)
Power-hitting third baseman fresh off his fourth straight AL home-run title.
Joe Tinker (#3)
Tinker captured here as a Federal League jumper — the only card where he wears a Whales uniform.