Milton Douglas "Buck" West, 1st Base, Minneapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This is a baseball card featuring Milton Douglas "Buck" West, a first baseman for the Minneapolis Millers. The card was part of the "Old Judge" series, commissioned by Old Judge Cigarettes and produced by Goodwin & Company in 1889. The card depicts West holding a bat, wearing a uniform with the letter "M" for Minneapolis on the chest, and standing in front of a blurred background. The card's small size and sepia tone are typical of collectible cards from the late 19th century. The image is a reminder of the early days of professional baseball in America.