William Smith "Billy" O'Brien, 1st Base, Washington Nationals, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 card from the Old Judge series, created by Goodwin & Company, depicts William Smith "Billy" O'Brien, a first baseman for the Washington Nationals. The card is a classic example of late 19th-century baseball card design, featuring a black and white photographic portrait of O'Brien in a baseball uniform, in a posed stance with his gloves on his knees. The card features a simple, elegant layout with the player's name and team prominently displayed at the bottom. The card was likely distributed with packs of Old Judge cigarettes, a popular brand at the time.