James H. "Jim" Devlin, Pitcher, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 lithograph by Goodwin & Company is a baseball card from the Old Judge series. Featuring James H. "Jim" Devlin, a pitcher for the St. Louis Browns, it is a classic example of the early days of baseball card collecting. The card depicts Devlin in his uniform, in a pitching motion, and is a testament to the enduring popularity of baseball. This small, but powerful, image is a part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.