Radbourn, Pitcher, Boston, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This 1887-1890 "Old Judge" baseball card, created by Goodwin & Company, features a black and white portrait of Radbourn, a pitcher for the Boston team. The card is part of the "N172" series, which was produced as a promotional item for Old Judge Cigarettes. The simple design highlights Radbourn, wearing his uniform, and a signature featuring the company name. These collectible cards became a popular form of sports memorabilia in the late 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City holds this small, but important, piece of baseball history.