Bierbauer, 2nd Base, Philadelphia Athletics, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card, from the *Old Judge* series, depicts Philadelphia Athletics second baseman, "Bierbauer," holding his baseball glove. Created by Goodwin & Company, the card is a prime example of 19th-century sports memorabilia, using a photographic print on a card stock sheet. The image captures Bierbauer's athletic pose, showcasing the emerging popularity of baseball in the late 19th century. It is a valuable collectible, now residing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.