Zinn, Catcher, Philadelphia Athletics, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a vintage baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1888. The card depicts "Zinn, C. Athletics," in a catching pose, likely part of the Philadelphia Athletics baseball team. These cards were given away with packs of "Old Judge" cigarettes, contributing to the rise of baseball card collecting. The card's small size and simple monochrome printing style are characteristic of the era, providing a glimpse into the early days of baseball card history and the popular culture of 19th-century America.