Wheelock, Right Field, Boston, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 photograph by Goodwin & Company is part of the “Old Judge” series of baseball cards, produced for Old Judge Cigarettes. The card features Wheelock, a right fielder for the Boston team, standing casually with a bat in his hand, sporting his uniform, cap, and the team's name emblazoned on his chest. These cards were widely popular and represent a significant piece of baseball history and early sports card collecting. The black-and-white photograph, printed on a small card, captures a moment in time and serves as a visual record of the early days of professional baseball.