SCHMELING, MAX & JOE JACOBS WIRE PHOTO (1930-ARRIVING FOR SHARKEY FIGHT)
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Max Schmeling was born on September 28, 1905 in Klein Luckaw, Brandenburg, Germany. He won the World Heavyweight Title on June 12, 1930 in a bout with Jack Sharkey. He also held the German Light Heavyweight, European Light Heavyweight and German Heavyweight Titles. He retired after losing to Richard Vogt on October 31, 1948 with a final record of 56-10-4 with 38 KO's. Presented here is an original wire photo of Max Schmeling and his manger in New York on May 4, 1930 on the occasion of Schmeling arriving from Germany for his championship fight with Jack Sharkey on June 12, 1930.
This is an original Wide World Photo wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back.Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 7" x 9."
Size: 7 x 9
Condition: excellent