Rooks, Left Field, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 trading card, part of the "Old Judge" series by Goodwin & Company, features a portrait of baseball player "Rooks, L.F. Chicago Maroons." The sepia-toned photograph, printed on a small card, captures the player in action, holding a baseball in his right hand. The "Old Judge" series, a popular collectible in the late 19th century, featured portraits of famous baseball players from the era. These cards were included in packs of Old Judge cigarettes, making them a unique form of early sports memorabilia.