Alex McKinnon, 1st Base, Pittsburgh, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, a set of trading cards issued in 1887 by the Goodwin & Company to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. The card features Alex McKinnon, a first baseman for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, a precursor to today's Pittsburgh Pirates. The card's simple design and focus on the player's image reflect the early days of baseball cards and the developing popularity of the sport. The card is a significant artifact for fans of baseball history and collectors of vintage trading cards.