William Miller "Bill" Vinton, Pitcher, Minneapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This 1889 baseball card, part of the "Old Judge" series, features William Miller "Bill" Vinton, a pitcher for the Minneapolis team. The card, printed by Goodwin & Company, showcases Vinton in a classic baseball pose, wearing his uniform and a cap emblazoned with the letter "M." The sepia tones of the photocard contribute to a sense of nostalgia and the card's small size speaks to the popularity of collecting these cards in the late 19th century. The image serves as a visual record of a bygone era in baseball history.