Michael "Mike" Joseph Mattimore, Pitcher, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This black and white photograph from the "Old Judge" series of baseball cards features Michael "Mike" Joseph Mattimore, a pitcher for the New York team, in 1887. The card was created by Goodwin & Company in New York and is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The photograph captures Mattimore in mid-pitch, showcasing the dynamic nature of the sport. The "Old Judge" series was a popular form of early baseball ephemera, featuring portraits of players along with advertisements for Old Judge Cigarettes. The image is a testament to the evolution of baseball cards and serves as a historical record of the sport in the late 19th century.