George F. "Piano Legs" Gore, Center Field, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

"George F. "Piano Legs" Gore, Center Field, New York", is a black and white photograph from the *Old Judge* series of baseball cards, created in 1887 by Goodwin & Company as a promotional item for Old Judge Cigarettes. The card depicts George Gore, a center fielder for the New York Metropolitans, in a batting stance, with his legs spread wide apart, his arms crossed in front of him, gripping a baseball bat, with his right foot firmly planted on the ground. The card is an example of early baseball card art, a genre that has seen a surge in popularity over the last 100 years. This card, which is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides insight into the early days of baseball and is an essential piece of baseball memorabilia for collectors.