Charles William "Charlie" Ganzel, Catcher, Detroit Wolverines, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 card from the *Old Judge* series features Charles William "Charlie" Ganzel, a catcher for the Detroit Wolverines. The card, part of a set produced by Goodwin & Company to promote Old Judge Cigarettes, portrays Ganzel holding a baseball bat. This small, black-and-white photograph is a quintessential example of early baseball card imagery, showcasing a player's likeness in a simple, straightforward style. Its small size (6.9 x 3.5 cm) and vintage aesthetic make it a collectible piece of baseball history, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.