John Anthony "Honest John" Boyle, Catcher, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, featuring John Anthony "Honest John" Boyle, a catcher for the St. Louis Browns, was created by the renowned artist team Goodwin & Company. The card depicts Boyle in a classic baseball pose, highlighting the action and athleticism of the sport. The card showcases the evolving nature of sports imagery in the late 19th century, capturing a moment in baseball history while also serving as a promotional tool for *Old Judge* cigarettes. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this small-scale, iconic piece of American baseball memorabilia.