August H. "Gus" Krock, Pitcher, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 "Old Judge" baseball card, created by Goodwin & Company, depicts August H. "Gus" Krock, a pitcher for the Chicago White Stockings. The card, a sepia-toned photograph, shows Krock in mid-pitch, showcasing the popular sport in the late 19th century. As a part of the "Old Judge" series, which was distributed with packs of Old Judge cigarettes, this card is an example of early baseball memorabilia and a testament to the growing popularity of the sport at the time. The card is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.