Boyle, Pitcher, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, issued by Goodwin & Company in the late 19th century. The card features a sepia-toned photograph of "Boyle, P., New Yorks N.L.", a baseball player for the New York Giants. This card is a prime example of the early development of the baseball card as a collectible item and a source of sports information. It is a testament to the popularity of baseball in the late 19th century. The card's simple design and straightforward depiction of Boyle in action reflects the early days of sports-related advertising.