Glasscock, Shortstop, Indianapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card, part of the *Old Judge* series, features the baseball player Glasscock, a shortstop for the Indianapolis team. The card, a black and white photograph, depicts Glasscock standing with a bat in hand, wearing his team’s uniform. Created by Goodwin & Company, the card was part of a series promoting Old Judge cigarettes. These cards, often found in cigarette packs, became highly collectible, especially amongst baseball fans. The image is a snapshot of American sports and the early days of professional baseball. The card, measuring just 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.