BAER, MAX SIGNED LARGE FORMAT COLORIZED PHOTO

Maximilian Adelbert Baer (February 11, 1909 – November 21, 1959) was an American boxer who was the World Heavyweight Champion from 14 June 1934 to 13 June 1935. His fights were twice (1933 win over Max Schmeling, 1935 loss to James J. Braddock) rated Fight of the Year by The Ring Magazine. Baer was also a boxing referee, and had an occasional role on film or television. He was the brother of heavyweight boxing contender Buddy Baer and father of actor Max Baer Jr.. Baer is rated #22 on Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time. Max Baer boxed in 84 professional fights from 1929 to 1941. In all, his record was 71–13. 53 of those wins were knockouts, making him a member of the exclusive group of boxers to have won 50 or more bouts by knockout. Baer defeated the likes of Ernie Schaaf, Walter Cobb, Kingfish Levinsky, Max Schmeling, Tony Galento, Ben Foord and Tommy Farr. He was Heavyweight Champion of the World from June 14, 1934 to June 13, 1935. Baer was a 1968 inductee to into The Ring magazine's Boxing Hall of Fame (disbanded in 1987), and was inducted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995. He was inducted to the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. The 1998 Holiday Issue of Ring ranked Baer #20 in "The 50 Greatest Heavyweights of All Time". In Ring Magazine's 100 Greatest Punchers (published in 2003), Baer is ranked number 22. Offered here is an original, large format colorized photo of Max Baer which was taken in 1933 and which he has boldly signed and inscribed.
This is an original, large format, colorized photo of Max Baer seated in fight togs. Bold color and clear image. Minor spotting. Boldly signed in ink at upper left corner, "To Nelson These were great days Oh what days Your pal____ Max Baer 1952 Taken in 1933." Not creased or torn. Some crinkling from framing. 25" x 37." Magnificent image. One of the finest Max Baer signed photos we have offered.