William J. Frey, Left Field, St. Joseph Clay Eaters, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

"Left Field, St. Joseph Clay Eaters, from the Old Judge series" is a black and white photograph created by Goodwin & Company in 1889 as a trading card for Old Judge Cigarettes. The card features a portrait of baseball player William J. Frey, standing and holding a baseball. This card, part of a larger series, showcases the popularity of baseball and the use of trading cards as a form of advertising in the late 19th century. This particular card is from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.