Marcus Elmore "Fido" Baldwin, Pitcher, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a black and white photograph from the Old Judge series of baseball trading cards, featuring Marcus Elmore "Fido" Baldwin, a pitcher for the Columbus team. It was created by Goodwin & Company, a New York based company specializing in lithography and printing, in 1887. The photograph captures Baldwin in his baseball uniform, holding a baseball in his pitching hand, ready to deliver a pitch. The photo's composition is simple, focusing entirely on the athlete, making it a highly sought-after collectible in the world of baseball memorabilia.