Edward Hugh "Ned" Hanlon, Center Field, Pittsburgh, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 "Old Judge" baseball card features Edward Hugh "Ned" Hanlon, a baseball player for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, and was part of a larger series of cards produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes. The card is a sepia-toned photographic print, depicting Hanlon standing with his baseball bat in hand. These cards are considered to be early examples of baseball-themed trading cards and are highly sought after by collectors. "Old Judge" cards are notable for their unique artistic styles, and represent an important chapter in the history of sports memorabilia.