William H. Tuckerman, Pitcher, St. Paul Apostles, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series created in 1889 by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes. The card features William H. Tuckerman, a pitcher for the St. Paul Apostles. It's a black and white photograph showing Tuckerman in his baseball uniform, holding a baseball in his pitching hand, and his uniform has the word "St. Paul" on the front. This card is a prime example of "trade cards", a form of advertising popular during the 19th century. The cards often featured athletes, celebrities, and other popular figures of the time. The card was designed to encourage people to buy Old Judge cigarettes. Today, these cards are valuable collector's items.