John Joseph "Joe" Gerhardt, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 "Old Judge" baseball card, part of a series advertising Old Judge Cigarettes, features a black and white portrait of John Joseph “Joe” Gerhardt, a professional baseball player of the era. The card was designed by Goodwin & Company, a prominent New York City lithographer known for its trade cards and other advertising materials. The card showcases Gerhardt in a baseball uniform, standing in a batting pose, and is considered a valuable piece of baseball history.