Pinkney, 3rd Base, Brooklyn, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series produced by Goodwin & Company in the late 19th century, featuring Pinkney, a third baseman for the Brooklyn baseball team. The card is a sepia-toned photograph printed on a small card, which is typical of the trading cards from the late 1800s. The card features a player in a baseball uniform, in a field setting. These trading cards were given away with Old Judge cigarettes and were popular collectibles for baseball fans. They are an important part of the history of baseball, and this card provides a glimpse into the world of the game in the late 19th century. The card is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The "Old Judge" series, *N172*, featured a total of 87 different players and is a popular and valuable collection for sports card collectors.