Johnston, Center Field, Boston, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes by Goodwin & Company

Johnston, Center Field, Boston, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

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This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1887 to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. The card features *Johnston*, a center fielder for the Boston team, holding a bat. The image is a simple black and white photograph, a common technique for trading cards at the time. The card's design includes the player's name and position, as well as the team and the Goodwin & Company logo. The card is an example of early baseball memorabilia and is a valuable collectible for sports enthusiasts and historians.

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