Arlie Latham, 3rd Base, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

"Arlie Latham, 3rd Base, St. Louis Browns" is a 1889 baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, commissioned by the Goodwin & Company tobacco company and printed on cigarette cards. The black and white photograph features Arlie Latham, a baseball player for the St. Louis Browns, in a dynamic pose with his glove outstretched, seemingly reaching for a ball. The image is a quintessential example of early baseball card imagery, capturing the spirit of the game with its simple yet powerful composition. These cards were designed to be distributed as part of cigarette packages, making this artwork a fascinating example of the intersection of sports, advertising, and 19th century card collecting.