George F. "Piano Legs" Gore, Center Field, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes by Goodwin & Company

George F. "Piano Legs" Gore, Center Field, New York, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

drawing, print

portrait

photo of handprinted image

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

yellowing background

photo restoration

print

old engraving style

baseball

coloured pencil

men

watercolour illustration

golden font

athlete

watercolor

This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, produced by Goodwin & Company in 1887. The card features George F. "Piano Legs" Gore, a center fielder for the New York Giants. The image captures Gore in a classic fielding pose, showcasing his signature style that earned him the nickname "Piano Legs". This card is a prime example of the early baseball card craze and a valuable artifact for sports and card collectors. It is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.