James Alexander "Jim" Tyng, Pitcher, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a card from the "Old Judge" series of baseball cards, a set of collectible cards released in 1888 by Goodwin & Company to promote their Old Judge brand of cigarettes. The card features James Alexander "Jim" Tyng, a pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics, and showcases him in a batting stance, holding a bat. This card is a significant piece of baseball history and is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These cards are highly sought-after by collectors today and exemplify the cultural significance of baseball during the 19th century.