Charles J. "Charlie" Ferguson, Pitcher, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887
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"Charles J. "Charlie" Ferguson, Pitcher, Philadelphia," is a baseball card from the 1887 "Old Judge" series, produced by Goodwin & Company of New York. This black and white photograph features the baseball player in a batting stance, holding his bat. The card was part of a larger set of trading cards created to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. These cards are considered a valuable collectible today and are highly sought after by baseball enthusiasts and card collectors.
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