Edward Hugh "Ned" Hanlon, Center Field, Pittsburgh, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 card from the “Old Judge” series depicts baseball player Edward Hugh “Ned” Hanlon, center fielder for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys. The card, printed by Goodwin & Company, was included in packs of Old Judge Cigarettes. The sepia toned image shows Hanlon catching a baseball in a classic fielding pose. The card features a simple design, emphasizing the player’s image, with a printed caption and advertising for Old Judge cigarettes. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this card as part of their vast collection. "Old Judge" cards, like this one, are a prime example of early sports trading cards and collectibles, capturing the spirit of 19th-century baseball.