James Wear "Bug" Holliday, Center Field, Cincinnati, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card features James Wear "Bug" Holliday, a center fielder for the Cincinnati Reds, part of the "Old Judge" series produced by Goodwin & Company to promote their Old Judge cigarettes. The card, part of the "N172" set, depicts Holliday in his uniform against a blurred background. The card is an example of trade card, which was a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. These cards are now sought after by collectors of baseball memorabilia and are considered a significant part of baseball's history.