Charles William "Charlie" Ganzel, Catcher, Detroit Wolverines, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This is a baseball card from the 1887 "Old Judge" series, produced by Goodwin & Company to promote their brand of cigarettes. The card features Charles William "Charlie" Ganzel, the catcher for the Detroit Wolverines. The card is a classic example of early baseball card design, with a simple, straightforward portrait of Ganzel holding his bat in a relaxed pose. The card's dimensions are small, but the image is crisp and captures Ganzel's likeness well. These cards were popular among baseball fans in the late 19th century and remain prized collectibles today.