Henry Francis "Hank" O'Day, Pitcher, Washington Nationals, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This black and white photograph, titled "Henry Francis "Hank" O'Day, Pitcher, Washington Nationals, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes", depicts a baseball player, Henry Francis "Hank" O'Day, holding a bat in a batting stance. The image is part of the Old Judge series of baseball cards, which were created in 1887 by Goodwin & Company to promote Old Judge cigarettes. The card features a simple design, showcasing O'Day in his uniform against a plain background. This photograph, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the early days of baseball card collecting and captures a moment in time when baseball was on the rise in popularity.