G. Smith, Shortstop, Brooklyn Bridegrooms, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series (N172) produced by Goodwin & Company in 1888. The card depicts G. Smith, shortstop for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms, in a classic fielding pose. The card is a prime example of early baseball card design, using a simple black and white photograph to capture the player's likeness and sporting action. These cards were often given away with purchases of Old Judge cigarettes, serving as early forms of brand marketing.