Fred Pfeffer, 2nd Base, Chicago, from the series Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

"Fred Pfeffer, 2nd Base, Chicago," is a cabinet card photograph from the "Old Judge Cigarettes" series, created by Goodwin & Company in 1887. This series of baseball cards aimed to capitalize on the growing popularity of the sport in the late 19th century by featuring prominent players like Fred Pfeffer, a second baseman for the Chicago White Stockings (later known as the Cubs). The card's sepia tone and its depiction of Pfeffer in a throwing pose exemplify the era's photographic style, offering a snapshot of a crucial moment in baseball history.