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, features G. Smith, the shortstop for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms. Created by Goodwin & Company, the card depicts Smith in a dynamic pose, throwing a ball, against a simple backdrop. The card's design, a hallmark of the *Old Judge* series, emphasizes the player's name and team, highlighting the popularity of baseball in the late 19th century. It is a prime example of early baseball card collecting, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.