While working in his brother-in-law’s trophy store, Eric Teggeman received a package of supplies containing a promotional flyer for Brunswick pool tables. The flyer boldly stated, “Become a Brunswick pool table dealer for $1,000.” The idea appealed to Eric, so he borrowed the $1,000 from his brother-in-law and ordered three tables from Brunswick. The tables sold quickly and he ordered three more. Again the tables sold quickly and Eric thought maybe he was onto something. The only problem was that his brother-in-law complained he was taking up too much room in the trophy store and would have to get his own location. So, in November 1971, Eric opened Austin Billiards on North Lamar Boulevard. That first year he sold one hundred tables. But it was only the beginning of a business that would span more than five decades and is still going strong today.
Jim Teggeman the son of Eric Teggeman is the current owner of Austin Billiards and his years of experience and knowledge has made him a virtual expert in the industry. Through hard work and dedication his company, Austin Billiards, has become a premier retailer of billiard tables, supplies, and service in Central Texas and has been a fixture in the region for over 50 years.
