William Frederick "Bill" Krieg, Catcher, Minneapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a black and white photograph of William Frederick "Bill" Krieg, a catcher for the Minneapolis baseball team, from the Old Judge series of trading cards created by Goodwin & Company in 1888. The image depicts Krieg in a baseball uniform with the word "Minneapolis" clearly visible on the front of his jersey. He is shown holding a ball with his right hand, and his left hand is resting on his hip. This trading card is a significant piece of baseball history, depicting one of the early stars of the sport and serving as a reminder of the early days of baseball and the rise of collectible sports cards.