Frank Sylvester "Silver" Flint, Catcher, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series created by Goodwin & Company in 1887. It features Frank Sylvester "Silver" Flint, a catcher for the Chicago White Stockings (later known as the Cubs). The card showcases Flint in a traditional catcher's stance, wearing a protective mask and holding his mitt. The image is a classic example of early baseball card design, capturing the essence of the sport in a simple yet powerful way. The card is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.