Bierbauer, 2nd Base, Philadelphia Athletics, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This 1889 baseball card, part of the "Old Judge" series created by Goodwin & Company, features Philadelphia Athletics second baseman, "Bierbauer", in a batting stance. The card showcases the emerging popularity of baseball as a national pastime in the late 19th century. Printed on a small card, the image is a simple, yet powerful depiction of the athlete in action, capturing the essence of the game. The card's small size, along with the monochrome color scheme, is characteristic of this era's trading cards, making this a classic example of early sports memorabilia. This card is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.