Goodfellow, Catcher, Detroit Wolverines, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888
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"Goodfellow, Catcher, Detroit Wolverines, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes" is a black and white photograph from 1888, featuring a baseball player named Goodfellow. The image is part of the "Old Judge" series of trading cards produced by Goodwin & Company, a New York-based company that created collectible cards for various products. This particular card depicts Goodfellow standing on a baseball field, wearing a uniform and holding a catcher's mitt, with the Detroit Wolverines logo prominently displayed. The card is a classic example of early baseball trading cards, showcasing the popularity of the sport during the late 19th century. This particular example is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, New York.
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