Ed Morris, Pitcher, Pittsburgh, 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 for Old Judge cigarettes in 1888. The card depicts Ed Morris, a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, in a full-length pose. The photograph shows him in his baseball uniform, holding a ball in his right hand and wearing a cap with a brim. This card is part of the "N172" series, which featured prominent athletes from the National League. The card is a testament to the popularity of baseball in the late 19th century, with companies like Goodwin & Company using athletes' images to market their products. It is now a valuable piece of sports history, currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.