James J. "Jumbo" Davis, 3rd Base, Kansas City Cowboys, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a "baseball card" from the "Old Judge" series, created by Goodwin & Company in 1888. The card features James J. "Jumbo" Davis, third baseman for the Kansas City Cowboys, in a photographic pose, capturing the moment he is fielding the ball. The card, printed in black and white, was part of a larger set of cards promoting Old Judge Cigarettes, a popular brand in the 19th century. Today, the card is a prized collectors item.