James Edward "Tip" O'Neill, Left Field, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This 1889 baseball card, "James Edward 'Tip' O'Neill, Left Field, St. Louis Browns," is part of the "Old Judge" series for Old Judge cigarettes. Created by Goodwin & Company, the card showcases O'Neill in his St. Louis Browns uniform, holding a baseball. The card is a prime example of the collectible baseball cards produced during the late 19th century, often used as promotional material by companies like Old Judge, capitalizing on the growing popularity of baseball. The image, a black and white photograph, portrays O'Neill in a casual stance, providing a snapshot of a beloved sport's early days. This card, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures both the spirit of the game and the history of the American pastime.