James B. "Jim" Donnelly, 3rd Base, Washington Nationals, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a black and white photograph of James B. "Jim" Donnelly, a baseball player for the Washington Nationals, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes. The image, created by Goodwin & Company in 1887, captures Donnelly in a classic baseball pose, holding a ball with a serious expression on his face. The photograph is part of a series of collectible cards produced for Old Judge Cigarettes, showcasing popular athletes of the time. The card is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, a testament to the lasting impact of these early forms of sports memorabilia.