G. Smith, Shortstop, Brooklyn Bridegrooms, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card, part of the "Old Judge" series by Goodwin & Company, depicts G. Smith, a shortstop for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms. The card, featuring a sepia-toned photograph, showcases Smith in his baseball uniform, holding a bat in a ready-to-hit pose. This small, but iconic card is a testament to the popularity of baseball in the late 19th century and is a treasured piece of American sports history, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.