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1922 Wire Photo of Heavyweight Boxing Contender Floyd Johnson.
Lot 255. 1922 Wire Photo of Heavyweight Boxing Contender Floyd Johnson. This Underwood & Underwood wire photo, dated Oct. 18, 1922, promotes Johnson one week after his win over Bob Martin. The 6 ½” x 8 ½” sepia photo shows Johnson posed with his manager, Charley Cook. In 1923, he was considered the fifth best heavyweight contender. The photo has a chip in the lower left corner, several light creases and one at the right that is somewhat heavier. It displays very nicely with sharp focus and strong contrast. Boxing photos of this vintage are uncommon.
Minimum Bid $20.
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