Jocko Milligan, Catcher, St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This is a black and white photograph of Jocko Milligan, a catcher for the St. Louis Browns, from the Old Judge series of baseball cards, produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes in 1887-1890. Milligan is posed in a baseball uniform holding a bat. He stands on a dirt path with a grassy background. The card features the text "Old Judge Cigarettes" and "Goodwin & Co., New York". This piece, part of a set of baseball cards used for advertising, provides insight into late 19th century baseball culture and advertising. The photo is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.