Jocko Milligan, Catcher, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, featuring St. Louis Browns player Jocko Milligan, created by Goodwin & Company in 1887. The card showcases Milligan in a classic baseball pose, holding a ball and with a serious expression. The image, printed in black and white, captures the essence of 19th-century baseball, and the "Old Judge" series is considered an important part of the history of baseball cards and sports memorabilia. This card, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a valuable artifact that offers a glimpse into the early days of professional baseball and the iconic figures that shaped the sport.