SULLIVAN, JOHN L. CABINET CARD
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Regular price $650.00
John L. Sullivan was born on October 15, 1858 in Roxbury, Boston, MA. He is the link between bare knuckles and glove fighting and is considered to be one of the best heavyweights ever. He held the undisputed World Heavyweight Boxing Championship for ten years, winning it in 1882 from Paddy Ryan and losing it in 1892 to James J. Corbett. Other notable fighters he fought and defeated included Jake Kilrain, Charlie Mitchell and Dominic McCaffrey. Offered here is a very rare cabinet card of John L. Sullivan as he appeared as champion.
This is an original cabinet card with the name of JOHN L. SULLIVAN Champion of the World noted on the mount. Bold, clear image with virtually no fading. Not creased. Closed tear on left lower border with no paper loss and not affecting the image. Minor edge and corner wear. Minor surface wear. 4 1/4" x 6 1/2."
This is an original cabinet card with the name of JOHN L. SULLIVAN Champion of the World noted on the mount. Bold, clear image with virtually no fading. Not creased. Closed tear on left lower border with no paper loss and not affecting the image. Minor edge and corner wear. Minor surface wear. 4 1/4" x 6 1/2."
Size: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2
Condition: very good