Horning, Left Field, Boston, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 "Old Judge" baseball card, part of a series created by Goodwin & Company to promote Old Judge Cigarettes, features a black and white image of baseball player "Horning" in his Boston team uniform. The card, measuring 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, showcases a full-length portrait of Horning in a classic baseball pose, highlighting the popularity of the sport in the late 19th century. These collectible cards, often found in cigarette packs, were a unique form of advertising that appealed to both baseball enthusiasts and cigarette smokers alike.