Henderson, Pitcher, Pittsburgh, from the series Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This photograph of baseball player “Henderson, Pitcher, Pittsburgh,” is one of a series of trading cards created by Goodwin & Company in 1888 to promote the sale of Old Judge Cigarettes. The image shows Henderson in a classic baseball pose, about to pitch. The card features the company name and location, along with the name of the baseball team Henderson played for. The photograph exemplifies the collectible nature of early baseball cards, which are highly sought after by sports fans today.