William T. "Red" Hanrahan, Shortstop, Minneapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 "Old Judge" baseball card by Goodwin & Company depicts William T. "Red" Hanrahan, shortstop for the Minneapolis Millers. A classic example of the *carte de visite* format, it showcases a simple portrait of Hanrahan in his uniform, holding a baseball bat. This is a great example of early baseball memorabilia and a valuable collector's item. It is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.