Frederick Herbert "Fred" Carroll, Catcher, Pittsburgh, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 "Old Judge" baseball card, produced by Goodwin & Company, features Frederick Herbert "Fred" Carroll, a catcher for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, a team in the American Association. The card, part of the N172 series, showcases a portrait of Carroll standing with his bat. The simple black and white image provides a snapshot of a baseball player from the late 19th century. The card’s size and style were common for this era, offering a glimpse into the evolution of sports memorabilia.