August H. "Gus" Krock, Pitcher, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series of cigarette cards, created by Goodwin & Company in 1888. The card features August H. "Gus" Krock, a pitcher for the Chicago White Stockings, a team that later became known as the Chicago Cubs. These cards were popular among collectors and fans in the 19th century and are considered important historical artifacts of early baseball. The *Old Judge* series depicted various baseball players, and the cards were often included in packages of Old Judge cigarettes. This particular card, featuring Gus Krock, is a good example of the series' style and subject matter.