Edward James "Big Ed" Delahanty, 2nd Base, Philadelphia, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

"Edward James "Big Ed" Delahanty, 2nd Base, Philadelphia," is a black and white photograph from the "Old Judge" series of baseball trading cards produced by Goodwin & Company in 1889. It depicts baseball player Ed Delahanty, holding a bat and wearing a jersey with "PHILA" written on it, a popular format for the time. The "Old Judge" series was commissioned by the Old Judge Cigarettes company as part of their marketing strategy to promote their brand during the Golden Age of baseball. The series featured portraits of famous baseball players, and this particular card is part of a larger set that is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a testament to the cultural significance of baseball and its role in American history.