James Edwin "Jim" Powell, Manager and 1st Base, Sioux City Corn Huskers, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This black and white photograph, part of the "Old Judge" series of trading cards produced by Goodwin & Company in 1889, depicts James Edwin "Jim" Powell, manager and first baseman of the Sioux City Corn Huskers. The image features Powell in a baseball uniform, with a baseball flying through the air in the background. The card's small size, 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, reflects the trend of collecting small-format trading cards in the late 19th century. The card's simple composition highlights the subject of the card and was likely a key factor in its popularity amongst collectors. These cards were a popular way to collect information about baseball players and teams.