Gleason, Shortstop, Philadelphia Athletics, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes by Goodwin & Company

Gleason, Shortstop, Philadelphia Athletics, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

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This 1888 baseball card from the *Old Judge* series depicts Philadelphia Athletics shortstop, "Cleason", in a classic pose, ready for action. The *Old Judge* cards, produced by Goodwin & Company, were distributed with Old Judge Cigarettes and featured portraits of popular baseball players of the day. They are considered a key part of baseball card collecting history. The black and white photograph captures the player's stance in a candid and realistic way, highlighting the era’s sports fashion and the evolving popularity of baseball as a national pastime.

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