Lyons, 3rd Base, Philadelphia Athletics, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 "Old Judge" baseball card, from the N172 series for Old Judge Cigarettes, features Philadelphia Athletics third baseman, "Pop" Lyons. This card is a classic example of a trade card, a type of advertising card issued by companies. Created by Goodwin & Company of New York, this card depicts Lyons in a batting stance, highlighting his athleticism in this popular sport. This collectible card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.