Abram Harding "Hardy" Richardson, Left Field, Detroit Wolverines, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887

This 1887 "Old Judge" baseball card, created by Goodwin & Company, features Abram Harding "Hardy" Richardson, a left fielder for the Detroit Wolverines. The card depicts Richardson in a classic baseball pose, holding a bat and sporting his team's uniform. The image uses a sepia tone, characteristic of the era's photographic style. It showcases the popularity of baseball and trading cards in late 19th-century America. The card is a prime example of sports memorabilia and collectible artwork.