Hugh Ignatius Daily, Catcher, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 baseball card, part of the "Old Judge" series for Old Judge Cigarettes, depicts Hugh Ignatius Daily, a catcher for the Cleveland team. The card, a black and white photograph, features Daily standing with his bat, showcasing his uniform, cap, and a background of a ballpark. This card was created by Goodwin & Company and is considered a classic example of early baseball card design. Today, it is a treasured piece in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.