John A. "Cub" Stricker, 2nd Base, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This 1889 baseball card, part of the "Old Judge" series, features John A. "Cub" Stricker, a second baseman for the Cleveland team. The card, created by Goodwin & Company, depicts Stricker in a classic batting pose, holding his bat and ready to strike. The black and white photograph, with its high-contrast image and the caption "Old Judge Cigarette Factory," captures the spirit of the era and the growing popularity of baseball. The card, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a unique and captivating example of early baseball memorabilia.