Charles Louis "Chief" Zimmer, Catcher, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, featuring Charles Louis "Chief" Zimmer, catcher for the Cleveland team. It was created by Goodwin & Company between 1887 and 1890, showcasing a simple, portrait-style image of Zimmer in his baseball uniform. These cards were given away with *Old Judge* cigarettes, a popular brand at the time. This card is a collectible piece of baseball history, a snapshot of the sport's early years, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.