MORRIS, CARL EXHIBIT CARD

Carl E. Morris (February 23, 1887 - July 11, 1951) was a professional boxer who was known as the Oklahoma White Hope. He was a heavyweight, fighting at 225-240 pounds. He was 6 feet 4 inches tall. He was born on February 23, 1887 in Fulton, Kentucky. On December 16, 1918 he lost a fight to Jack Dempsey at the Louisiana Auditorium in New Orleans. In later life he worked as a steam shovel operator. He died on July 11, 1951 in Pasadena, California of cancer. Offered here is an original exhibit card of Carl Morris.
This is an original exhibit card of Morris with his record on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Slight foxing from age. Edge and corner wear. 3 3/8" x 5 3/8."