Thomas McCallum, Center Field, Minneapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

"Thomas McCallum, Center Field, Minneapolis" is a black and white photograph from the *Old Judge* series of trading cards, created by Goodwin & Company in 1888. The card features a portrait of Thomas McCallum, a professional baseball player who played center field for the Minneapolis Millers. The image depicts McCallum holding a baseball in his outstretched hands, a standard pose for baseball trading cards of the era. The card is a prime example of a *baseball card*, a popular genre that emerged in the late 19th century with the growing popularity of baseball as a spectator sport. These cards were often distributed with cigarettes, like the *Old Judge* series, making them highly sought-after collectibles for sports enthusiasts.