BASILIO, CARMEN-KID GAVILAN ORIGINAL SOUVENIR PLAYING CARDS (1953-IN ORIGINAL BOX)
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On September 18,1953 at the War Memorial in Syracuse, New York Carmen Basilio met world welterweight champion Kid Gavilan with the Welterweight Title at stake. Gavilan retained the title with a 15 round split decision over Basilio. Presented here is an original, deck of souvenir playing cards which were made up for this event.
This is an original souvenir deck of playing cards which includes the original box. 49 cards each embossed with the advertisement for this fight on the back. Clean with no stains. Not creased. Box shows minor wear on edges. 2 1/2" x 3 3/4." Rare, the only we have seen.
Size: 2 1/2 x 3 3/4
Condition: excellent