T.C. Burns, 3rd Base, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a 1887 baseball card from the Old Judge series, produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes. It features T.C. Burns, a third baseman for the Chicago White Stockings, a prominent team in the 19th century. The card showcases Burns in a posed action shot on a baseball field, demonstrating the popularity of baseball during this time. This card is part of a popular series of collectible cards that helped to promote both the sport and the tobacco brand. The card itself is small, measuring 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches, and is a prime example of early baseball card design.