Jacob Schaefer, Champion Billiardist, from the Champions of Games and Sports series (N184, Type 2) issued by W.S. Kimball & Co. 1887

This chromolithograph from the *Champions of Games and Sports* series, printed in 1887 by W.S. Kimball & Co., depicts Jacob Schaeffer, a champion billiardist. The card features a portrait of Schaeffer, wearing a suit and a serious expression, along with a smaller scene of a billiards game in progress. The image is a visual reminder of the popularity of billiards in the late 19th century and the widespread interest in champion athletes. The use of chromolithography, a printing process that employed multiple colors, adds vibrancy and detail to the image. Schaeffer, Jacob, billiards, chromolithograph, *Champions of Games and Sports*, W.S. Kimball & Co.