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1882 John L. Sullivan Mounted Photgraph
John Lawrence Sullivan began his professional fighting career in 1878. On February 7, 1882, he stopped champion Paddy Ryan in the 9th round to win the World Heavyweight Title which he held for an astonishing ten years. Offered here is an extremely rare antique photograph of John L. Sullivan. The photograph shows a bust pose of a very young John L. in period dress. 7 ?” x 9 ?” photo is mounted to a board that is 9 ?” x 12 ?”. Written on the mount is, “John L. Sullivan February 6th 1882. Taken one day after the fight with Paddy Ryan which made him champion of the world.” This is an extremely rare photograph, particularly in this size.
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