John Nelson Kerins, Catcher, Louisville Colonels, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card, part of the "Old Judge" series, depicts John Nelson Kerins, a catcher for the Louisville Colonels. The card is a black and white photograph, printed on a small card measuring 6.9 x 3.5 cm. The photograph shows Kerins kneeling in a baseball uniform, a popular style of card at the time. Created by Goodwin & Company, this card is one of many produced for the Old Judge Cigarette company as part of their marketing strategy. The card is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection.