Edwin Beecher, Captain, Yale University Football Team, from the Goodwin Champion series for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes 1888

This is a trading card from the Goodwin Champion series for Old Judge and Gypsy Queen Cigarettes, created by Goodwin & Company in 1888. The card features Edwin Beecher, the captain of the Yale University football team, holding a football. The card is part of a larger series that depicted athletes from various sports. The card's small size and detailed illustration are characteristic of the era's collectible trading cards. The design is a combination of portraiture and sports imagery, showcasing Beecher's athletic prowess and representing the popularity of college sports in the late 19th century.