Daniel Eckford "Ecky" Stearns, 1st Base, Kansas City Cowboys, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This black and white photograph, part of the "Old Judge" series of trading cards produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes, depicts Daniel Eckford "Ecky" Stearns, a first baseman for the Kansas City Cowboys. Printed between 1887 and 1890, the card captures Stearns in a classic baseball pose, catching a ball. The image showcases the popular trend of baseball card collecting in the late 19th century and serves as a snapshot of the history of the Kansas City Cowboys baseball team. The card's small size, measuring 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, reflects the typical format of trading cards from the era. The photograph is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.