William "Bill" Robinson Bishop, Pitcher, Pittsburgh, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 cabinet card from the "Old Judge" series of trading cards depicts William "Bill" Robinson Bishop, a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys baseball team. The card was produced by Goodwin & Company in New York and features a black and white photograph of Bishop in his baseball uniform, holding a ball. The card's design, including the use of simple text and a straightforward portrait, was typical of late 19th-century trading card production. The card is an important piece of baseball history and a popular collectible for sports card enthusiasts.