Albert John "Doc" Bushong, Catcher, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886

This is a black and white photograph of Albert John "Doc" Bushong, catcher for the St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes. The card features a portrait of Bushong in a baseball uniform, including a striped cap, and it was created by Goodwin & Company in 1886. The image was likely used as a collectible trading card and was likely distributed to consumers who purchased the brand's cigarettes. The image is a great example of 19th-century baseball imagery and helps to document the history of the sport.