Charles J. "Charlie" Ferguson, Pitcher, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 card from the Old Judge series features Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Charles J. "Charlie" Ferguson, depicted mid-pitch, with a batter sliding into home plate. This series, produced by Goodwin & Company, was a set of 50 baseball cards given away with Old Judge brand cigarettes, and it is considered one of the most popular and valuable sets of vintage baseball cards. The image, printed on a small card, captures the action of a pivotal moment in a game.