Leon A. "Lee" Viau, Pitcher, Cincinnati, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1888

This 1888 baseball card from the "Old Judge" series features Leon A. "Lee" Viau, a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. The card was produced by Goodwin & Company, a prominent card manufacturer of the late 19th century, known for their high-quality lithographic printing. The image depicts Viau in a batting stance, holding a bat and with a ball in his left hand, a classic pose for baseball cards of the era. This card is part of a larger set that captured the attention of baseball fans, contributing to the popularity of trading cards in the late 1800s.