Henderson, Pitcher, Brooklyn, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This is a baseball card from the "Old Judge" series, featuring Brooklyn player "Henderson, P." (pitcher) and produced by Goodwin & Company, a prominent publisher of trading cards in the late 19th century. These cards were distributed as part of a marketing campaign for Old Judge cigarettes. The card is a black and white photograph of Henderson standing with his bat in a baseball field, creating a classic and simple visual. The "Old Judge Cigarettes" logo is placed prominently at the top of the card in a distinctive arched banner. The card is an example of early 20th-century commercial art and a fascinating glimpse into the history of baseball and trading cards.