Al C. Hungler, Pitcher, Sioux City Corn Huskers, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889
goodwincompany
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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pencil drawn
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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old engraving style
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baseball
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personal sketchbook
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pencil drawing
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19th century
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men
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watercolour illustration
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athlete
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watercolor
This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, a set of collectible cards issued in 1889 by Goodwin & Company to promote Old Judge cigarettes. The card features Al C. Hungler, a pitcher for the Sioux City Corn Huskers. The image, rendered in a sepia tone, depicts Hungler in his uniform, standing in a characteristic pitching pose, with a confident expression. These cards are a significant part of baseball memorabilia, offering a glimpse into the early days of professional baseball. This particular card is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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