Thomas H. "Pat" Deasley, Catcher, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 "Old Judge" baseball card, featuring Thomas H. "Pat" Deasley of the New York Metropolitans, is a classic example of early baseball memorabilia. The card, measuring just 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, is a monochrome portrait of Deasley in his baseball uniform holding a bat, with the "Old Judge" logo and copyright information at the top and bottom. The card was produced by Goodwin & Company, renowned for their tobacco cards featuring athletes, and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. These "Old Judge" cards were popular collectibles during the 19th century and provide valuable insight into the early history of baseball.