McCormack, Center Field, St. Louis Whites, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

"McCormack, Center Field, St. Louis Whites" is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, created by Goodwin & Company in 1888. The card features a sepia-toned photograph of baseball player J. McCormack, who played for the St. Louis Whites. The card is a prime example of a 19th-century baseball card, popularized by tobacco companies to promote their products, and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. The card's simple design, featuring a clear image of the player against a plain background, highlights the individual athlete and exemplifies the early stages of baseball card collecting. It's a testament to the enduring popularity of baseball and its early connection to the world of collectible cards.