Background
These cards were included in packages of Super Cigarrettes in Ururguay and includes cards of prominent players in the domestic league during that era of football. Considering this era was one of dominance for Uruguay, this set features some very early cards for some of the greatest footballers of all time.
PSA now grades this set.
Proof of Date
The Cigarrillos Super set can be dated to 1924 based on the age of some of the players that are listed on the card. Juan Anselmo is an example that can be used to date the Cigarrillos Super set.
Juan Anselmo was born on April 30, 1902 and on the back of his card listed below, it has his age listed as 22 years old. This means that the cards are most likely produced in the year 1924, latest 1925.
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Checklist
1. J. Piendibene (Penarol)
13. A. Campolo (Penarol)
14. J. Andrade (Nacional)
38. Nazzasi (Bella Vista)
44. H. Scarone (Nacional)
82. P. Petrone (Nacional)
90. Angel Romano (Nacional)
95. Andrade (Nacional)
Serie II
113. Anselmo (Peñarol)
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