Staley, Pitcher, St. Louis Whites, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1889

"Staley, Pitcher, St. Louis Whites" is a black and white photograph from the *Old Judge* series of trading cards created by Goodwin & Company between 1887 and 1889. The card depicts Harry Staley, a pitcher for the St. Louis Whites, a 19th-century professional baseball team. Staley is pictured in his baseball uniform, standing in a field, with his arm outstretched as if he were pitching. The card is a prime example of 19th-century American sporting imagery, providing a glimpse into the early days of baseball's popularity. The card is a part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This *Old Judge* baseball card is a significant piece of American sporting history.