Frank J. "The Texas Wonder" Hoffman, Pitcher, Denver, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This is a portrait from the "Old Judge" series of baseball cards, issued by Goodwin & Company to promote Old Judge Cigarettes in 1889. The black and white photograph shows Frank J. "The Texas Wonder" Hoffman, a pitcher for the Denver baseball team, standing with a baseball in his throwing hand. These cards, featuring famous baseball players of the time, are considered a classic of American sports memorabilia. This particular card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.