1887 ALLEN & GINTER N28 JACOB GAUDAUR SGC 5.5 For Sale

This listing is for a trade card from "World's Champions," Series 1 (N28), issued in 1887 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes and features Jacob Gaudaur, a world champion oarsman. The card is original and is graded a 5.5 by SGC. This is a great addition to any 19th century tobacco card collection.
Jacob Gill Gaudaur, Sr.(3 April 1858 – 11 October 1937) was one of twoCanadiansto win the ProfessionalWorld Sculling Championship. Gaudaur was born inOrillia,Ontario. His first race was when he was aged 17 years and over his career he raced more than two hundred times. His professional career started in 1880.
Jacob Gaudaur, Sr.Gaudaur in 1898Born3 April 1858
Orillia, Canada WestDied11 October 1937NationalityCanadianOthernamesJake GaudaurTitleWorld StanburySuccessorGeorge Towns