Lawrence Grant "Larry" Twitchell, Pitcher, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, featuring Lawrence Grant "Larry" Twitchell, a pitcher for the Cleveland team in 1888. The card is a sepia-toned photograph of Twitchell in his baseball uniform, mid-pitch, with a backdrop of a city street. This card was part of a series of trading cards commissioned by Goodwin & Company as advertising for Old Judge Cigarettes. These cards, produced in the late 19th century, are highly sought after by collectors today. The image of Twitchell on the card is part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame collection.