Joseph H. "Joe" Mulvey, 3rd Base, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 baseball card from the "Old Judge" series features Joseph H. "Joe" Mulvey, a third baseman for the Philadelphia Athletics. The card, produced by Goodwin & Company, is a black and white photograph depicting Mulvey in his baseball uniform, with a classic stance reminiscent of the era's baseball style. It was part of a set of cards distributed with Old Judge Cigarettes, making it an example of early sports marketing and collectible trading cards. The card is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This piece showcases the evolution of sports memorabilia and the enduring appeal of baseball cards.