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Freddie Lindstrom is presented in Helmar’s T3 series with the New York Nationals in the finish of a compact swing, his hands carried across the body while the bat extends horizontally behind them. His weight has shifted onto the front leg and the trailing foot lifts lightly from the turf, giving the pose a convincing sense of forward motion. The cream Giants uniform, fine red piping, red-and-dark striped stockings, and light cap with red brim give the figure a strong New York identity. A glove and baseball resting in the grass at his feet add an unusual incidental detail to the composition.
The original artwork was painted by Natalia Valiukavich in watercolor. She models the pale uniform with warm cream, gray, olive, and muted blue washes, allowing the red piping to trace the movement of the body without overwhelming it. The closely grouped hands and horizontal bat form the visual center of the image, while the red and dark stocking bands provide a strong accent near the bottom. Behind Lindstrom, the grandstand and crowd dissolve into atmospheric blue-gray, green, yellow, and dark charcoal passages, creating a convincing stadium setting while keeping the player sharply prominent.
Frederick Charles “Freddie” Lindstrom was one of the National League’s leading third basemen during the 1920s and early 1930s. He reached the New York Giants while still a teenager and quickly established himself as an exceptional hitter. Playing under John McGraw, Lindstrom became a fixture at third base and was known for his quick bat, strong arm, and ability to make consistent contact.
Lindstrom enjoyed his greatest offensive seasons with New York. In 1928 he batted .358 while collecting more than 230 hits, and two years later he hit .379, establishing himself among the league’s elite hitters. He later played for Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Brooklyn, finishing his major-league career with a .311 batting average and more than 1,700 hits.
Numbered #205, the Lindstrom card adds another important member of the great New York Giants tradition to the T3 checklist. The fluid follow-through, discarded glove and ball, and richly suggested grandstand background give the image an especially natural game-day quality, while Lindstrom’s precocious arrival in the majors and sustained success as one of his era’s best-hitting third basemen provide substantial historical interest. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976.
Original watercolor artwork by Natalia Valiukavich.
- Description: End of batting swing posed. Mitt at feet.
- Team: New York Giants
- Population (# Sold): 4
- First Date Sold: 2025-08-06
- Latest Date Sold: 2026-06-09
- Card Status: Active
- # Sold in past year: 3
- Highest Auction: $ 26.00
- Average Auction Result: $ 17.99
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- # 34, Christy MATHEWSON (HOF)
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- # 36, Fred Tenney
- # 38, Heinie Zimmerman
- # 47, Jim Thorpe
- # 70, Bill TERRY
- # 73, Jake BECKLEY (HOF)
- # 102, Irish Meusel
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- # 110, George KELLY (HOF)
- # 142, Ross YOUNGS (HOF)
- # 145, Mel OTT
- # 162, Francis "Lefty" O'Doul
- # 164, Cy Seymour
- # 172, Dummy Taylor
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- # 213, Buck EWING (HOF)
- # 222, Tim KEEFE (HOF)
