Kilroy, Pitcher, Baltimore Orioles, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1888. The card depicts Kilroy, a pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, standing in a field with a ball in his hand. These cards were given away with packs of *Old Judge* cigarettes and were a popular form of advertising in the late 19th century. The card's dimensions are 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches. *Old Judge* cards are highly sought after by collectors and can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.