George Edward "Ed" Andrews, Center Field, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card, part of the "Old Judge" series for Old Judge Cigarettes, features George Edward "Ed" Andrews, a center fielder for the Philadelphia Athletics. The card was created by Goodwin & Company, a well-known lithography firm known for their detailed baseball cards. The card is an example of the "carte de visite" format, a popular photographic medium in the late 19th century. The image shows Andrews standing on a field, his arm extended as if he is making a catch, and the inscription at the bottom identifies him as "C.F. Phila" (center field, Philadelphia). The card, a small but significant piece of American sporting history, is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.