Elmer Ellsworth "Sy" Sutcliffe, Catcher, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes by Goodwin & Company

Elmer Ellsworth "Sy" Sutcliffe, Catcher, Cleveland, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888 - 1889

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This 1888-1889 baseball card from the "Old Judge" series by Goodwin & Company features Elmer Ellsworth "Sy" Sutcliffe, a catcher for the Cleveland team. The card depicts Sutcliffe in a catching stance with his glove extended toward the ball, making this an early example of the "baseball card" genre. The card is printed on a thin sheet of paper, measuring just under 7 centimeters in height, making it a collectible item prized by baseball and card collectors.

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