Greer, Catcher, Brooklyn, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, a set of trading cards produced by Goodwin & Company between 1887 and 1890 to advertise Old Judge Cigarettes. The card features a black and white photograph of Greer, a catcher for the Brooklyn team, in a baseball uniform. It is a classic example of early baseball trading cards, a type of collectible that has become incredibly popular with sports fans. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcasing the evolution of sports and advertising through printed media.