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Lot # 279: 1890's Bob Armstrong, "Famous Early Black Boxing Pioneer" Spars with Jack Dempsey (1921)

Category: Boxing

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 13 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "April Collectors Auction 2021",
which ran from 4/8/2021 8:00 PM to
4/24/2021 8:00 PM



1921 Stamped photograph of famous early black boxing pioneer Bob Armstrong who dominated the sport at the turn f the century. While he was never given his due respect during his prime, he was relegated to training white fighters most of his life as a sparring partner. Here he works out with the Heavyweight Champion of the World, Jack Dempsey and trains him for his next title defense. This is the only image of Armstrong we have ever seen and it is being offered here for the first time ever!

Size: 8x10
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 2/5
Quality: 4.5/5
Overall Grade: 6.5/10

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