John A. McCarty, Pitcher, Kansas City Cowboys, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This black and white photograph, created by Goodwin & Company in 1888, is a portrait of John A. McCarty, a pitcher for the Kansas City Cowboys. This card was part of the "Old Judge" series, produced for Old Judge Cigarettes. The image features a baseball player in mid-pitch, with a clear and detailed representation of his uniform and the ball in his hand. The image is part of a larger set of "Old Judge" cards, a collection of baseball cards designed to promote the brand of cigarettes. The collection's success is attributed to the detail of the images and its historical significance.