Tommy McCarthy, Center Field, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1889

This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, produced by Goodwin & Company between 1887 and 1889. It features Tommy McCarthy, a center fielder for the St. Louis Browns. The card is a black and white photograph, depicting McCarthy in a classic baseball uniform, holding a bat and standing on a field. The card is a prime example of *trade card* advertising, featuring the Old Judge Cigarettes logo at the bottom of the image. *Trade cards* were used to promote products by featuring popular figures, such as sports stars, or scenes from everyday life, and were often given away free with purchases. This card is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.