The J. Baines Football card shield featuring Manchester City player John "Jack" Lyall c1909 is an original UK issue trade card from the Baines brand. This collectable card falls under the category of Other Trade Cards and is a single card, making it a unique piece for football enthusiasts and collectors. The card is a valuable representation of sporting history from the pre-2nd World War era, showcasing the player in a loose presentation format, adding to its authenticity and appeal.

These cards were sold in packets of six for one halfpenny. They were issued from c1883 until c1921. Baines started in Carlisle Road, Manningham, then North Parade, Bradford before moving to Oak Lane, Bradford. The intention was for boys to send in as many cards as possible in exchange for sporting gifts, hence the popularity to redeem them was high and they became rarities in their own right. The subjects covered were mainly Rugby League, Rugby Union, Association Football, Cricket & Golf. This card is Chromo Lithographed in colour and is of superb printed quality for the era.