Chilton Scott Stratton, Pitcher, Louisville Colonels, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 cabinet card from the "Old Judge" series of baseball cards features Chilton Scott Stratton, a pitcher for the Louisville Colonels. Created by Goodwin & Company, the card showcases Stratton in a classic baseball pose, standing on the pitcher's mound. The image is a black-and-white photograph, capturing Stratton in his uniform, and providing a glimpse into the early days of professional baseball. These cards were distributed with Old Judge Cigarettes, a popular brand of the time, contributing to the rise of baseball card collecting.