This early tobacco card of Billy Papke (1886-1936)...aka The Illinois Thunderbolt, came in a pack of Mecca Cigarettes, circa 1910. This was part of a 50 card series of Champion Athletes and Prizefighters. Card back gives a few boxing stats about Papke. Card measures 2 1/2 by 2 7/8 inches. Card shows very slight wear to corners but is overall in excellent clean condition with great color litho.