August H. "Gus" Krock, Pitcher, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, a set of cards featuring famous baseball players produced by Goodwin & Company in 1888. The card features *Gus* Krock, a pitcher for the Chicago team. This card, like the others in the set, was used as a promotional tool for *Old Judge* cigarettes. It is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY. The image itself, a black and white photograph, shows Krock standing with a baseball and bat, his stance and attire are typical of baseball players of the time. These cards, a popular pastime for baseball fans, are now highly sought-after collectibles, offering a glimpse into the history of the sport.