Louis George, Champion Six Days Roller Skater, from the Champions of Games and Sports series (N184, Type 2) issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. by W.S. Kimball & Co.

Louis George, Champion Six Days Roller Skater, from the Champions of Games and Sports series (N184, Type 2) issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. 1887

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"Louis George, Champion Six Days Roller Skater" is a chromolithograph trading card from the "Champions of Games and Sports" series, published by W.S. Kimball & Co. in 1887. The card depicts a portrait of Louis George above a smaller image of him roller skating. The card is a prime example of late 19th-century sports memorabilia, capturing the burgeoning popularity of roller skating as a competitive sport. The card is a valuable artifact for sports history enthusiasts and collectors of vintage trading cards.

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