Flanigan, Pitcher, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series of trading cards, created by Goodwin & Company in 1889. Featuring a black and white photograph of Flanigan, Pitcher for the Cleveland baseball team, the card is a prime example of early baseball trading cards and sports memorabilia. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection in New York, NY. These collectible cards were often given away with packs of "Old Judge" brand cigarettes.