ZBYSZKO, WLADEK ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPHIC POSTER (1920'S)

Wladek Zbyszko (November 20, 1891 – June 10, 1968), real name Wladyslaw Cyganiewicz, was a Polish professional wrestler and strongman. He is the brother of Stanislaus Zbyszko. "Zbyszko" was a childhood nickname of his older brother Stanislaus which both brothers later used in the ring. Zbyszko claimed the Boston version of the AWA World Heavyweight Championship after defeating the Ed 'Strangler' Lewis in a non-title match on June 5, 1917 in San Francisco. On July 4, 1917 in Boston he lost to Ed Lewis, only to defeat him again on December 22, 1917 in New York. He then lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Earl Caddock on February 8, 1918 in Des Moines, and lost again to Ed Lewis on May 19, 1918 in New York. In the same month, he was briefly detained at Ellis Island and photographed by chief clerk Augustus F. Sherman. Offered here is an original lithographic poster of Wladek Zbyszko dating to his career in the early 1920's. Issued by Coffey & Hester Litho Company.
This is an original, paper, lithographic poster. Professionally linen backed. Bold color and print. Bold, clear image. Clean with no staining. Not creased or torn. Issued by Coffey & Hester Litho Company. Has been cleaned and has some restoration to the edges. 28" x 42." One of the most beautiful wrestling posters we have handled.