Beckley, 1st Base, St. Louis Whites, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This black and white photograph of baseball player J. Beckley was created by Goodwin & Company as part of the Old Judge series of trading cards in 1888. The image features Beckley in a St. Louis Whites uniform with his bat raised as he prepares to hit the ball. The cards were produced by Goodwin & Company to advertise Old Judge cigarettes. The image is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This card is a prime example of 19th-century baseball ephemera and provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the sport.