William A. Rowe, Cyclist, from World's Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888

"William A. Rowe, Cyclist" is a chromolithograph card from the "World's Champions, Series 2" set produced by Allen & Ginter in 1888. The card features a portrait of cyclist William A. Rowe, dressed in a blue jersey with a red trim, and includes a small illustration of a cyclist on a penny-farthing bicycle in the upper left corner. The card also includes Rowe's cycling time for one mile: two minutes and 29 and 1/2 seconds. The card is an example of a popular trend of collecting sports cards that emerged in the late 19th century, reflecting the growing popularity of cycling as a sport.