Joseph P. "Joe" Crotty, Catcher, Sioux City Corn Huskers, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, a set of trading cards issued by Goodwin & Company in 1889 to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. It features Joseph P. “Joe” Crotty, a catcher for the Sioux City Corn Huskers. The card depicts Crotty in a batting stance with a baseball bat, showcasing a classic early style of baseball card. It is a sepia-toned photograph and is one of a series of baseball cards depicting various players from the late 19th century. The card is considered to be a significant piece of baseball history and a valuable collectible. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City holds this piece in its collection.