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HISTORY: On July 26, 1928 at Yankee Stadium in New York World Heavyweight Champion Gene Tunney defended his title against Tom Heeney. Tunney stopped Heeney in the 11th round. This would be Tunney's last fight as he announced his retirement a few days after the fight.
Offered here is an original, type 1 wire photo depicting Tom Heeney at his Fairhaven, New Jersey training camp posing with the American humorist Will Rogers.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, type 1 International Newsreel wire photo depicting Tom Heeney at his Fairhaven, New Jersey training camp posing with the American humorist Will Rogers. Bold, clear image. Corner wear. Not creased or torn. Surface wear at Rogers and adjacent to him. Small smudge at top right border. 6" x 8."
