Justus Ferdinand Poggenburg II

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]

Walter E. Uffenheimer, Justus Ferdinand Poggenburg II, Kurtz, Eugene L. Milburn, and Joseph Mayer between 1910 and 1915

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]