Joseph "Reddy" Mack, 2nd Base, Louisville Colonels, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This is a baseball card from the *Old Judge* series, created by Goodwin & Company in 1888. The card features a black and white photograph of Louisville Colonels player "Reddy" Mack, in a fielding position. This card exemplifies the popular trend of collectible trading cards in the late 19th century, as tobacco companies used them to advertise their brands. The card's size and simple design, focusing on the athlete's image with a caption, are characteristic of early baseball cards. The card is a part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.