Bob Allen, Shortstop, Pittsburgh, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This 1889 card from the Old Judge series features Bob Allen, a shortstop for the Pittsburgh baseball team. Created by Goodwin & Company, the card depicts Allen in a classic baseball pose, showcasing the popular late 19th-century trend of using trading cards to promote products, in this case, Old Judge cigarettes. The card is a valuable piece of sports memorabilia, offering a glimpse into the history of American baseball and the evolution of trading cards.