Crooks, 2nd Base, St. Louis Whites, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

"Crooks, 2nd B. St. Louis Whites" is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1888. This card depicts professional baseball player, Crooks, in a batting pose. *Old Judge* cards were issued as trade cards for *Old Judge* cigarettes, and are highly collectible. They feature an array of professional baseball players from that era. The card is printed in sepia tones on thin card stock and measures 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches. The image depicts a player in a classic baseball stance, ready to hit the ball. This card is a piece of American sports history and a great example of early baseball card art. The card is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.