John T. McGlone, 3rd Base, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

"John T. McGlone, 3rd Base, Cleveland" is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, created by Goodwin & Company in 1887. The card, which features a sepia-toned photograph of McGlone, is part of a larger set of cards promoting *Old Judge* cigarettes. The card, which is a type of *trade card* featuring a baseball player, showcases McGlone's athletic form, with a focused expression as he prepares to throw the ball. The card was copyrighted by Goodwin & Company in 1888, demonstrating the popularity and marketability of baseball cards in the late 19th century. The image, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an artifact of American baseball history and serves as a reminder of the evolution of early advertising and the role of imagery in promoting products.