John Ewing, Pitcher, Louisville Colonels, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This 1889 baseball card, part of the "Old Judge" series for Old Judge Cigarettes, depicts John Ewing, a pitcher for the Louisville Colonels. The card, created by Goodwin & Company, features a black and white photograph of Ewing in his uniform. His pose, with his arm raised as if about to pitch, captures the dynamic action of the sport. The card's design includes the player's name, position, team, and the company's logo and copyright information. These "Old Judge" cards became popular collector's items and are considered important artifacts of early baseball history.