Arthur Albert "Doc" Irwin, Shortstop, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This 1889 chromolithograph card from the "Old Judge" series features baseball player Arthur Albert "Doc" Irwin. Created by Goodwin & Company, the card depicts Irwin in a full-length portrait, holding a baseball bat with the word "PHIL" printed on his jersey, a clear indication of his team affiliation. The card, a prime example of early baseball memorabilia, showcases the growing popularity of the sport in the late 19th century.