O'Rourke, Catcher, Boston, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, produced in 1887 by Goodwin & Company to promote *Old Judge* Cigarettes. The card features *Boston* catcher, *O'Rourke*, holding his bat and wearing his uniform. The card is a classic example of early baseball card design, utilizing a simple portrait style with bold typography and a straightforward design. *Old Judge* cards are highly sought after by collectors today.