Charles J. "Charlie" Ferguson, Pitcher, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 "Old Judge" baseball card by Goodwin & Company features Charles J. "Charlie" Ferguson, a pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics, in a posed action shot. The sepia-toned photograph showcases the player in mid-throw, with the opposing player diving for the ball, adding a sense of dynamism and athleticism to the image. These cards were produced as a promotional tool for Old Judge Cigarettes, and they were a popular collector's item at the time. This particular card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.