Thomas H. "Pat" Deasley, Catcher, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

"Thomas H. "Pat" Deasley, Catcher, New York" is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1887. The black and white photograph depicts Deasley, a catcher for the New York team, standing with his bat and glove, against a simple backdrop. This card is part of the *Old Judge* series, which were given out with *Old Judge* brand cigarettes. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this collectible, which measures 2 11/16 x 1 3/8 inches. These cards are important historical artifacts, documenting baseball in the late 19th century and serving as early examples of sports memorabilia.