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Great Boxing Champions Signed Photo (21x16")
On August 30, 1937 World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis made the first defense of the title he won from James J. Braddock two months earlier. The opponent was the tough Welshman Tommy Farr. To commemorate the event, a large assembly of current & former champions were on hand and were brought into the ring before the fight. A famous photograph of these great champions was taken. Presented is an original photograph of the great champions as they were introduced before the Louis-Farr fight, standing in the ring. Signed in black fountain pen by Jack Johnson, Jimmy Braddock, Jack Dempsey, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Mickey Walker, Max Schmeling, Johnny Dundee, Marcel Thil, Pedro Montanez, Barney Ross, Lou Ambers, Fred Apostoli, Ceferino Garcia, Sixto Escobar, Harry Jeffra & Art Donovan. Worst signature grades “5”, best signature grades “8” out of possible 10. A fabulous compilation of boxing signatures from the very best of the best from the Golden Age. Photo owns a few creases, o/w EX. Framed to 26x22”. LOA.
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