Joseph P. "Joe" Crotty, 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, depicting Joseph P. "Joe" Crotty, a baseball player for the New York Giants. The card, dating from 1887-1890, was part of a larger set of cards produced by the company to advertise Old Judge cigarettes. The card features a black and white photograph of Crotty, a common style for this type of trading card. The image is framed by the card's text, which includes the player's name, team, and the company's advertisement. This card is a valuable piece of sports memorabilia, and it provides a glimpse into the history of baseball in the late 19th century.