Sam Barkley, 2nd Base, Pittsburgh, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

"Sam Barkley, 2nd Base, Pittsburgh" is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1887. The card features a black and white photograph of Sam Barkley, a player for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, in a dynamic pose, holding a baseball in his throwing hand. It was created as a promotional item for Old Judge Cigarettes and exemplifies the popular use of sports figures in advertising during the late 19th century. This card, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the early days of baseball and the fascinating connection between sports and commercialism.