BASILIO, CARMEN-TONY DEMARCO I LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPH (CONTRACT SIGNING-1955)

On June 10, 1955 at the War Memorial in Syracuse, New York world welterweight champion Tony DeMarco took on local favorite Carmen Basilio with his title on the line. Basilio did not disappoint the crowd stopping DeMarco in the 12th round to win the crown. Offered here is an original, first genration, large format photograph depicting Basilio and DeMarco signing contracts for the fight
This is an original, first generation, large format photograph. Professionally framed. Bold, clear image. Clean. Photographer stamp for the notable Salas of New York at lower left. Not creased, but has a compression at top left. 11" x 14."