Thomas J. Flood, Pitcher, St. Joseph Clay Eaters, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This 1889 baseball card, part of the *Old Judge* series, features a portrait of Thomas J. Flood, pitcher for the St. Joseph Clay Eaters. The card was produced by Goodwin & Company, a renowned American printing and lithography firm that also created early *World Series* baseball cards. The image is a black and white photograph with a simple composition, showing Flood in his uniform. This card, like the other cards in the series, is a good example of early baseball card design and a collectible piece of American sporting history.