John Charles "Jack" Crooks, 2nd Base, Omaha Omahogs/ Lambs, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888 - 1889

This is a baseball card from the Old Judge series, created by Goodwin & Company in 1888-89. It depicts John Charles “Jack” Crooks, a second baseman who played for the Omaha Omahogs/Lambs. The image captures Crooks in a classic baseball pose, gripping a ball in his glove, ready to throw. These cards, originally produced as inserts in packs of Old Judge cigarettes, are now highly sought-after collectibles for baseball enthusiasts and collectors of 19th-century ephemera. The card's simple design, with its clear depiction of the player and the bold, legible inscription, exemplifies the aesthetic of the era's trading cards.