Michael "Mike" Joseph Mattimore, Pitcher, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 baseball card from the "Old Judge" series depicts Michael "Mike" Joseph Mattimore, a pitcher for the New York team. The card, part of a larger set produced by Goodwin & Company to promote Old Judge Cigarettes, features a monochrome photograph of Mattimore in a typical baseball uniform of the time. The portrait captures Mattimore in a relaxed stance holding a bat, offering a glimpse into the sport's early days. These trading cards, often collected and traded by fans, represent a fascinating blend of sport and advertising, reflecting the popularity of baseball in late 19th-century America.