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Lot # 448: 1945 Johnny Bratton v. Robert Earl, "Rigor Mortis" Famous Photo of Knockout Blow

Category: Boxing

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 3 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "February Collectors Auction 2024",
which ran from 2/19/2024 10:00 PM to
3/9/2024 8:00 PM



1945 Vintage photograph of boxer Johnny Bratton as he knocks out Robert Earl in their match at Chicago Stadium, sending Earl to the canvas completely knocked unconscious. Titled, "Rigor Mortis" this is a famous image that we have never seen before in original form. Taken by photographer Carmen Reporto of the Chicago Sun Times and with a long handwritten note on the back. This is the only vintage example of this photograph we have ever seen!

Size: 8x10
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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