Cy Seymour

James Bentley Seymour (December 9, 1872 - September 20, 1919). He was a native of Albany, New York, listed in playing days at 6'0", 200 lbs. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed. His major-league career ran from 1896 through 1913, primarily with the New York Giants of the National League. His broader professional ledger — including minor-league seasons — extends from 1896 through 1918. On the cardboard side, his vintage presence is anchored to the E125 American Caramel Die Cuts issue, which is where collectors of the period most commonly encounter him. He died on September 20, 1919 in New York, New York. He is interred at Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands, New York. Cemetery records list the placement as Lot 46 - Section 15; grave is unmarked.