William F. "Bill" Greenwood, 2nd Base, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a baseball card from the Old Judge series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1888. The card depicts William F. "Bill" Greenwood, a second baseman for the Cleveland team. This series of cards was a popular promotional tool for Old Judge Cigarettes, featuring images of famous baseball players of the time. The black and white photo is printed on a card with an ochre background, typical of the time. The cards are small, measuring just 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, and were likely intended for collectors and enthusiasts of the sport. The card is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.