John A. "Jack" Farrell, 2nd Base, Washington Nationals, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 baseball card from the Old Judge series features John A. “Jack” Farrell, second baseman for the Washington Nationals. Created by Goodwin & Company, the card depicts Farrell in a classic baseball pose, holding his bat and sporting a uniform with the letter "W" on the chest. This small, yet historically significant, piece of Americana is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The card is a prime example of early baseball memorabilia and a testament to the lasting legacy of the sport.