Michael "Mike" Joseph Mattimore, Pitcher, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 baseball card, part of the "Old Judge" series, features Michael "Mike" Joseph Mattimore, a pitcher for the New York team. The card, created by Goodwin & Company, shows Mattimore in a classic pitching stance. The card, printed in black and white, showcases a simple design, typical of early trading cards. It is a valuable artifact of baseball's early days, highlighting the sport's growing popularity in late 19th century America.