Charlie Sprague, Pitcher, Chicago, from the series Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

"Charlie Sprague, Pitcher, Chicago" is a cabinet card photograph from the *Old Judge Cigarettes* series, created by Goodwin & Company in 1888. This series featured baseball players from the 19th century as a marketing ploy for *Old Judge* brand cigarettes. The photograph shows the baseball player Charlie Sprague in a pitching stance, captured in a candid moment, which makes this an example of early sports photography. The card is a great example of a collectible artifact that showcases the early days of baseball and the use of sports as advertising for commercial brands.