Found this in a box of hockey; what is it??? Olympian?

[spooner9ball]

I understand if this gets moved, but it was in a box of hockey card singles that I bought. Had a decent price tag on it.

Can anyone give me info on this card, and if it has anything to do with hockey??

Thanks, Shaun.

 

[Bossy22]

Swimmer, two olympic gold medals, greatest in Canadian history, yada yada yada, looked up wikipidia

 

[spooner9ball]

Yeah, I got all that off of the card; I meant what is the background of the Card itself.

Year, brand, relation to hockey.

Here is the back:

I thought maybe he was related to a hockey player......

 

[spooner9ball]

Found out a bit more and it seems to be a fluke that it was in a box of hockey cards. Does seem to be very old though; around 1913!!

 

[wildfan1833]

It's an odd card but I have a friend that would like it if it's for trade let me know

 

[cujofan2000]

I have never seen anything like that but it looks like it was something associated with a tobacco company, hence the slogan on the back of the card "finest chew". It is an interesting item though.

Cheers
Connie

 

[Leafsfan1967]

Here you go! Look about 10 listings down! These look to have been available in Pan Handle Scrap tobacco tins. Haven't nailed the year yet for you! http://stores.shop.ebay.ca/lakotainc-antiques__W0QQ_armrsZ1

 

[cheeseheadman]

This looks similar. Probaly from the same set:

http://sports.ha.com/common/view_item.php?SaleNo=716&LotIdNo=13006&txtSearch=&hdnSearch=true

 

[Jobu]

T230 World Champions Athletes, Pan Handle Scrap - 1913