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

This 1887 "Old Judge" baseball card from the N172 series, created by Goodwin & Company, features a portrait of Alex McKinnon, a first baseman for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, crouching on the field with a baseball at his feet. The card is a prime example of the early evolution of baseball cards as collectible items, highlighting a specific player and team. The image is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's extensive collection of baseball memorabilia, showcasing the intersection of sports, visual culture, and advertising.