George Washington Keefe, Pitcher, Washington Nationals, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This 1889 baseball card, part of the *Old Judge* series, features George Washington Keefe, a pitcher for the Washington Nationals. The card was created by Goodwin & Company, a prominent producer of trading cards in the late 19th century. Printed on a small sheet of paper, the card showcases Keefe in a full-length portrait, standing with his hands clasped in front of him, as if ready to throw a pitch. The card, now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a classic example of early baseball card design and a testament to the popularity of the sport in the late 19th century.