Sprague, Pitcher, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 baseball card from the "Old Judge" series features pitcher C. W. Sprague of the Chicago White Stockings. Created by Goodwin & Company and printed on a small card measuring just over two inches tall, the image portrays Sprague in a classic baseball pose, holding his bat and looking confidently at the viewer. The card is a striking example of early baseball memorabilia, a snapshot of a pivotal moment in the sport's history.