Joseph P. "Joe" Crotty, Catcher, Sioux City Corn Huskers, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1889. It features Joseph P. "Joe" Crotty, a catcher for the Sioux City Corn Huskers. The card is a sepia-toned photograph, showing Crotty in a catching stance, his glove outstretched. The card is a valuable piece of baseball memorabilia and a testament to the popularity of the sport in the late 19th century. It is part of the *N172* set, a collection of baseball cards that helped to popularize the sport and establish the trading card industry.