Joseph P. "Joe" Crotty, Catcher, Sioux City Corn Huskers, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series of cigarette cards, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1889. It features Joseph P. "Joe" Crotty, a catcher for the Sioux City Corn Huskers. The card is a black-and-white photograph, showing Crotty in a baseball uniform holding a bat, with a simple background. This card is a prime example of the early days of sports card collecting, showcasing the evolution of the sport and the connection between cigarettes and sports marketing.