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Lot # 568: 1936 Joe Louis, "Trains for Iconic Max Schmeling Fight" with Tiger Williams

Category: Boxing

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 2 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Fall Collectors Auction 2024",
which ran from 10/15/2024 12:00 PM to
11/2/2024 8:00 PM



1936 Large photograph of Joe Louis, the Heavyweight Champion of the World, as he trained with Tiger Williams before his bout with Max Schmeling. Louis would lose the fight in one of the most famous bouts in history, making this image taken right before the battle a fantastic piece of history. Issued by Underwood and Underwood and stamped on the back with a full paper caption, this is being offered here for the first time ever from their archives.

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

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