Hugh Duffy, Shortstop, Chicago, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 "Old Judge" baseball card depicts Hugh Duffy, shortstop for the Chicago White Stockings. The card, part of a series of cards produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes, shows Duffy in a classic baseball pose, fielding a ball. The card is a prime example of the "trade card" genre, and features a simple, straightforward design. Today, these cards are popular among collectors of baseball memorabilia and art.