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

This 1887 baseball card, created by Goodwin & Company, showcases professional baseball player "Cahill, R. F. Indianapolis." The card was part of the "Old Judge" series, commissioned by Old Judge Cigarettes to promote their brand. The simple, yet effective, monochrome photograph captures the player in a relaxed pose holding his bat, making it an early example of sports-related trading cards. The card's design, with the bold "Old Judge" logo at the top and player information below, is a familiar format still used today. It serves as a reminder of the early days of baseball card collecting and the intertwined history of sports and tobacco advertising.