Horning, Left Field, Boston, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 baseball card, part of the “Old Judge” series for Old Judge Cigarettes, depicts a Boston baseball player named Horning. The card, created by Goodwin & Company, features a photographic portrait of the player holding a bat and wearing a uniform emblazoned with the word “Boston”. The card is a fine example of early baseball memorabilia and an illustration of the strong connection between sports and commerce in the late 19th century.