Kelly, Right Field, Philadelphia, from the series Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 photograph by Goodwin & Company is a portrait of Kelly, a right fielder for the Philadelphia baseball team. This is one of a series of cards produced by Goodwin & Company to promote Old Judge Cigarettes. The black and white photograph depicts a mid-length portrait of Kelly, as he reaches out to catch a ball. The image is a striking example of the evolving use of photography as a means of documenting sports in the late 19th century. It is a valuable piece of Americana, capturing the excitement of baseball at its peak.