Justus Ferdinand Poggenburg II
American billiards player
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Justus Ferdinand Poggenburg II (December 10, 1865 – December 31, 1916[1]) was a New York City billiards champion. He was known as the "father of amateur billiards".[2] The Poggenburg Memorial Billiards Trophy Cup awarded by the National Association of Amateur Billiard Players is named in his honor.[3]
Biography
He was born on December 10, 1865, to Justus Ferdinand Poggenburg I (1840–1893), the botanist.[4] He was the father of Justus Ferdinand Poggenburg III.[2][5] He died on December 31, 1916.[6]
