Dan Dugdale, Catcher, Chicago Maroons, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This black and white photograph, part of the "Old Judge" series of baseball cards, features Dan Dugdale, a catcher for the Chicago Maroons, circa 1888. The photograph, created by Goodwin & Company, shows Dugdale in a catching stance, his uniform bearing the team's name. This small-format card was designed to be included in packs of Old Judge Cigarettes, contributing to the rise of baseball card collecting in the late 19th century. The card, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the early days of professional baseball and the development of sports memorabilia.