Cahill, Right Field, Indianapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This 19th-century cabinet card, part of the *Old Judge* series of baseball cards, features a portrait of a baseball player in uniform. The image, created by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes, showcases a player with a bat in hand, likely in a batting stance. The card is a classic example of early baseball memorabilia, using a simple, yet effective, photographic approach to capture the spirit of the game. The image showcases the growing popularity of baseball in the late 19th century and the role that trading cards played in its promotion. This card, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the enduring legacy of baseball and the role of early photography in documenting its history.