Terry, Pitcher, Brooklyn, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This 1887-1890 baseball card from the *Old Judge* series features pitcher "Terry" of the Brooklyn team. Created by Goodwin & Company, the card features a black and white photograph of Terry holding his bat in a batting stance. It's a small card, only 6.9 x 3.5 cm, showcasing a classic example of early baseball card design. The card is an important piece of baseball history and an excellent example of trade card art. The card was issued as a promotional item for *Old Judge* cigarettes and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.