Ed "Baldy" Silch, Center Field, Denver, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 card from the "Old Judge" series features Ed "Baldy" Silch, a center fielder for the Denver baseball team. Created by Goodwin & Company, the card showcases Silch in a classic baseball pose, holding a ball and gazing directly at the viewer. This card, printed in black and white, is a prime example of the early days of baseball card collecting and serves as a valuable piece of sports history, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.