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Clyde Milan is presented in Helmar’s T3 series with Washington in a formal standing portrait, facing the viewer squarely with his arms relaxed at his sides. The pale uniform, dark belt, blue cap, gray stockings, and large blue “W” on the chest give the figure a restrained Washington identity. The simple stance suits Milan particularly well: rather than emphasizing a single play, the card presents him as a steady everyday player, with the broad expanse of field and wooden grandstand creating a quiet, period ballpark setting.
The original artwork was painted by Natalia Valiukavich in watercolor. She models the cream uniform with pale gray, green-blue, and warm ochre washes, keeping the shadows soft so that the figure retains a light, almost sunlit quality. The blue cap and chest letter provide the strongest accents, while the black belt and shoes anchor the composition. Behind Milan, the grandstand is rendered in broad dark structural shapes, with its repeating supports and roofline giving the background a strong architectural rhythm without competing with the figure.
Clyde Milan was one of the finest base stealers and outfielders of the Deadball Era and spent his entire major-league playing career with Washington. He reached the majors in 1907 and became a fixture in center field for the Senators, combining speed, range, and reliable contact hitting. Milan led the American League in stolen bases in 1912 and 1913, swiping 88 bases in 1912 and establishing himself as one of the most dangerous baserunners of his generation.
Beyond his speed, Milan was a remarkably durable and consistent player. He collected more than 2,100 hits, batted .285 for his career, and remained with Washington through 1922. Late in his playing career he also served as player-manager, continuing a long association with the franchise that made him one of the most familiar Washington players of the period.
Numbered #160, the Milan card adds another important early Washington subject to the T3 checklist. His long tenure with the Senators, exceptional baserunning record, and reputation as one of the league’s best defensive outfielders make him an important representative of Washington baseball before the championship era of the mid-1920s.
Original watercolor artwork by Natalia Valiukavich.
- Description: Standing, stadium in background
- Team: Washington Senators
- Population (# Sold): 17
- First Date Sold: 2022-01-18
- Latest Date Sold: 2026-09-01
- Card Status: Active
- # Sold in past year: 4
- Highest Auction: $ 33.00
- Average Auction Result: $ 14.88
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