Charles Albert "The Old Roman" Comiskey, 1st Base and Manager, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1886

This 1886 trading card, part of the “Old Judge” series for Old Judge Cigarettes, features Charles Albert “The Old Roman” Comiskey, the first baseman and manager of the St. Louis Browns. The card, produced by Goodwin & Company, depicts Comiskey in a close-up, sporting a striped cap. These cards were a popular collectible, especially during the early days of professional baseball in the late 19th century. Comiskey’s card highlights the evolving relationship between sports and advertising.