John Joseph "Jocko" Fields, Catcher, Pittsburgh, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 trading card, part of the *Old Judge* series for Old Judge Cigarettes, features a portrait of John Joseph "Jocko" Fields, a catcher for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys. The card, printed by Goodwin & Company, depicts Fields in a posed, formal portrait style characteristic of the period. The image is likely a reproduction of a photograph and features a faded aesthetic common to such trading cards, creating a sense of nostalgia for the era of early baseball. *Old Judge* cards are highly sought after by collectors of baseball memorabilia and provide a glimpse into the history of the sport in the late 19th century.