Michael Cornelius Dorgan, Right Field, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series of trading cards, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1887 to promote Old Judge cigarettes. It depicts Michael Cornelius Dorgan, a right fielder for the New York team. These cards are valuable collectibles for both baseball and trading card enthusiasts, and this example is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This card is a prime example of the early days of sports cards, and offers a glimpse into the history of the sport of baseball.