Thomas John "Dude" Esterbrook, 1st Base, Indianapolis, from the series Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 cabinet card photograph, part of the "Old Judge Cigarettes" series, depicts Thomas John "Dude" Esterbrook, a first baseman for the Indianapolis team. The image, created by Goodwin & Company, captures Esterbrook in a classic baseball pose, kneeling with his glove outstretched. The card serves as a reminder of the early days of professional baseball and the growing popularity of the sport, as well as the use of sports imagery for advertising and collecting purposes. The cabinet card format, popular in the late 19th century, offers a glimpse into the historical context of photography and its role in documenting both individual figures and cultural phenomena.