Bassett, 2nd Base, Indianapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

"Bassett, 2d B., Indianapolis" is a trading card from the *Old Judge* series by Goodwin & Company, featuring a photograph of a baseball player from the 1887 season. These cards, printed on thin cardboard, were distributed with *Old Judge* brand cigarettes, making them a popular collectible among baseball enthusiasts. This particular card depicts the second baseman from the Indianapolis team in a full-length portrait, holding a bat. The photograph’s sepia tone and worn edges contribute to the vintage aesthetic that these cards are known for. *Old Judge* baseball cards are considered to be some of the earliest and most significant examples of sports trading cards, and they remain popular collectibles today.