C. Frank Genins, Center Field, Sioux City Corn Huskers, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888 - 1889

This 1888-1889 "Old Judge" baseball card depicts C. Frank Genins, a center fielder for the Sioux City Corn Huskers, a professional baseball team that existed from 1884 to 1893. The card, printed by Goodwin & Company, was created as a promotional item for Old Judge Cigarettes, and features a black and white photograph of Genins in his baseball uniform, standing with a ball in the air. "Old Judge" cards are a popular and collectible artifact of the early days of baseball, with many players appearing on the cards.