John Nelson Kerins, Catcher, Louisville Colonels, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

"John Nelson Kerins, Catcher, Louisville Colonels, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes" is a baseball card featuring John Kerins, a catcher for the Louisville Colonels in 1888. It is part of the "Old Judge" series of cards issued by Goodwin & Company, who copyrighted the artwork in 1888. The card is a sepia-toned photograph, showcasing Kerins in a catching stance, wearing a protective mask and holding a baseball. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this small-sized collectible, measuring 6.9 x 3.5 cm. This card exemplifies the history of baseball and the use of trading cards for advertising purposes.