Sam Barkley, 2nd Base, Pittsburgh, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This black and white photograph, titled "Sam Barkley, 2nd Base, Pittsburgh, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes," is part of a series of baseball cards produced by Goodwin & Company in 1887. The card depicts Sam Barkley, a second baseman for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, in a dynamic action pose. The card is a prime example of the collectible trading cards produced in the late 19th century, often used for advertising purposes. These cards were highly sought after, and this particular card, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a reminder of the early days of baseball card collecting.