Thomas H. "Pat" Deasley, Catcher, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 baseball card, part of the "Old Judge" series created by Goodwin & Company, features Thomas H. "Pat" Deasley, a catcher for the New York team. The monochrome image shows Deasley in a classic catcher's pose, ready to receive a pitch. This series of cards, printed to advertise Old Judge Cigarettes, is a valuable collectible for sports and art enthusiasts. The image itself is a good example of 19th-century photographic techniques and serves as a visual snapshot of a bygone era in baseball.