William "Buck" Ewing, Captain and Catcher, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a trading card from the "Old Judge" series featuring William "Buck" Ewing, a renowned catcher and captain of the New York Giants baseball team. Created in 1888 by Goodwin & Company, this card showcases Ewing in a classic baseball pose, standing with his hands on his knees and a determined expression. These cards, originally included in packs of Old Judge cigarettes, are now highly sought-after collectibles, capturing a slice of baseball history. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this small but significant piece of American sports culture.