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Sam Rice is presented in Helmar’s T3 series with Washington in a compact batting stance, the bat drawn across his shoulder as he turns toward the pitcher. The pale uniform, blue cap, blue sleeve emblem, and striped stockings give the figure a restrained Washington color scheme, while the broad green field and softly glowing sky create an unusually calm setting. Rice’s relaxed expression and balanced stance give the card more of a portrait quality than an action scene, fitting a player remembered for consistency, speed, and polished all-around play.
The original artwork was painted by Natalia Valiukavich in watercolor. She models Rice’s uniform with pale cream, gray, and cool blue washes, using the darker blue cap, sleeve emblem, and stockings to provide structure. The bat is rendered in warm brown tones, while the sky is built from broad passages of lavender, blue, yellow, and rose. The distant fence line and buildings are kept subdued, leaving the figure clearly dominant.
Edgar Charles “Sam” Rice was one of the finest outfielders of the Deadball and early lively-ball eras. He spent nearly his entire major-league career with Washington, compiling 2,987 hits and a .322 lifetime batting average while becoming known for speed, line-drive hitting, and excellent outfield play. Rice helped the Senators win consecutive American League pennants in 1924 and 1925 and was a key member of Washington’s first World Series championship club in 1924. He was also involved in one of the most famous disputed catches in World Series history, making a controversial play near the temporary right-field stands during the 1925 Series against Pittsburgh. Rice was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1963.
Numbered #93, the Rice card adds another essential member of Washington’s greatest early teams to the T3 checklist. Alongside Walter Johnson, Joe Cronin, Nick Altrock, and other Senators subjects, Rice helps give the Washington grouping unusual historical depth. His connection to the 1924 championship makes the card particularly important for collectors building a team-centered run rather than simply pursuing individual stars.
Produced in Helmar’s distinctive handcrafted tradition, the card combines original watercolor artwork, a Hall of Fame Washington outfielder, and a poised batting portrait with strong ties to the Senators’ championship era.
Original watercolor artwork by Natalia Valiukavich.
- Description: Batting follow through
- Team: Washington Senators
- Population (# Sold): 18
- First Date Sold: 2021-08-10
- Latest Date Sold: 2025-08-03
- Card Status: Active
- # Sold in past year: N/A
- Highest Auction: $ 46.99
- Average Auction Result: $ 20.21
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