Clarkson, Pitcher, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

"Clarkson, Pitcher, Chicago" is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, created by Goodwin & Company in 1887. This card features a black and white photograph of a baseball player in uniform, holding a ball in his pitching stance. The card is part of a set of trading cards issued to promote Old Judge Cigarettes, a popular brand at the time. These cards are now highly sought after by collectors and are considered important examples of early baseball memorabilia. The card's simple design, featuring the player's name and position, reflects the straightforward nature of early baseball cards.