James Albert "Al" Myers, Shortstop, Washington Nationals, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1887 to advertise Old Judge Cigarettes. It features James Albert "Al" Myers, shortstop for the Washington Nationals. The card, printed in black and white, depicts Myers in his uniform, mid-stride, with his signature "W" visible on his chest. This card is a fine example of 19th-century American advertising, as well as a glimpse into the early history of baseball. The card is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.