William Waterfield "Wild Bill" Widner, Pitcher, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This 1889 card from the "Old Judge" series of trading cards features a portrait of William "Wild Bill" Widner, a pitcher for the Columbus team. The card was produced by Goodwin & Company, a New York-based company famous for their sports-themed trading cards. This particular card is an example of a baseball card, a popular genre in the late 19th century, showcasing the growing interest in baseball and its players. This card, measuring 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City, offering a glimpse into the history of baseball and early American sporting culture.