O'Rourke, Center Field, New York, from the series Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 photograph, part of the "Old Judge Cigarettes" series, depicts baseball player O'Rourke, center fielder for the New York team. Created by Goodwin & Company, the card features a simple yet effective composition, showcasing O'Rourke in his uniform holding a bat. The image, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the growing popularity of baseball and the use of trading cards in the late 19th century.