Bill George, Pitcher, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 baseball card features a portrait of Bill George, a pitcher for the New York team, as part of the "Old Judge" series created by Goodwin & Company. It is a black-and-white photograph showcasing a posed portrait of George mid-pitch, with a baseball visible in mid-air. The card is an example of early sports card collecting and has a history of being circulated among baseball fans. It is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's extensive collection of baseball memorabilia and offers a glimpse into the history of this popular American pastime.