Mortimer Edward Hogan, Right Field, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This black and white photograph, part of the "Old Judge" series of baseball cards, depicts Mortimer Edward Hogan, a right fielder for the Cleveland team in 1888. The image was created by Goodwin & Company, a lithography firm well-known for their baseball card series. Hogan, shown in action, is catching a baseball while looking directly at the viewer. The card, measuring 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, is a great example of late 19th century baseball card collecting and a historic glimpse into the early days of professional baseball.