William H. Tuckerman, Pitcher, St. Paul Apostles, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This is a portrait of William H. Tuckerman, a pitcher for the St. Paul Apostles, from the "Old Judge" series of baseball cards. The series was created by Goodwin & Company in 1889 to promote "Old Judge" cigarettes. The card is in black and white and depicts Tuckerman in his uniform holding a bat. The "Old Judge" series was a popular collectible and contributed to the growing interest in baseball in the late 19th century.