Whitney, Pitcher, Indianapolis, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a photographic trading card of Whitney, a pitcher for the Indianapolis baseball team, from the "Old Judge" series of trading cards issued by Goodwin & Company in 1887. The card features a simple, full-length portrait of Whitney in his baseball uniform, holding a baseball in his throwing hand. It serves as a valuable historical artifact capturing a moment from baseball's early days and highlighting the popularity of baseball cards in the 19th century. The card's inclusion in the "Old Judge" series emphasizes its connection to the marketing of Old Judge cigarettes. It is currently part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and is a prime example of the "baseball card" genre.