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Lot # 245: 1915 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, "Light Heavyweight Champion of the World" Large Portrait Photo

Category: Boxing

Starting Bid: $25.00

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Item was in Auction "June Monthly 2017",
which ran from 6/4/2017 10:30 PM to
6/17/2017 8:00 PM



Original c. 1915 Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Silver Gelatin Portrait Photograph. He was one of the greatest Boxers of his era and is still ranked the #2 Best Light Heavyweight of all time. He fought Stanley Ketchel twice, Jack Johnson and other notables of his era and really did quite well. His career record was 145-16! The offered image is an absolutely beautiful specimen that is almost certainly unique. Although this is dated 1921 on the back, this is closer to a 1915 image based on the age of O'Brien and the paper and gelatin process used to produce the photo. Outstanding image from one of he best Boxers of his era!

Size: 6.25x10.75
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 4/5
Overall Grade: 8.5/10

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