Rudolph Kemmler, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 baseball card, part of the "Old Judge" series for Old Judge Cigarettes, features Rudolph Kemmler, a player for the St. Louis Browns. The card, produced by Goodwin & Company, depicts Kemmler in a classic baseball uniform with a striped cap, and is a prime example of the burgeoning collectible card industry of the late 19th century. The card's simple yet effective design, with its clear portrait and inscription, contributed to the enduring appeal of these early baseball cards. Today, the card is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.