Ezra Ballou Sutton, 3rd Base, Milwaukee, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card from the "Old Judge" series depicts Ezra Ballou Sutton, a third baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers. The card, designed by Goodwin & Company, features a monochrome photograph of Sutton in his baseball uniform holding a bat with a ball visible in the background. The "Old Judge" series of trading cards were produced to promote Old Judge Cigarettes and showcase the athletes of the time. The card is a snapshot of a bygone era in baseball history, capturing Sutton's image and the popular cigarette brand of the late 19th century.