TERRANOVA, PHIL HAND WRITTEN & SIGNED LETTER

Phil Terranova (b. September 4, 1919, d. March 16, 2000) was the former NBA world boxing featherweight champion. Terranova won the crown when he KO'ed Jackie Callura on August 16, 1943, and lost the belt when he was outpointed by Sal Bartolo on March 10, 1944. Terranova retired with a record of 67 wins (29 KOs), 21 losses and 11 draws. He fought all the top featherweights of his era including Willie Pep, Sandy Saddler, Chalky Wright and Harry Jeffra. Although defeated by Pep and Wright, Terranova outpointed hall of famer Saddler over ten rounds in 1949. Presented here a hand written and signed letter from Terrenova.
This letter measures 5 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches.The letter is written in ink and signed at the bottom.The letter has the usual folds from being in an envelope.THe signature and writing are clean.Comes with a reprint photo of Terranova.