STRIBLING, YOUNG & SON WIRE PHOTO (1929)

Young Stribling was born on Dec. 26, 1904 in Bainbridge, Georgia. He fought as a heavyweight during the 1920's and early 1930's. His first fight was on January 17, 1921. During his career he fought Mike McTigue, Tommy Loughran, Battling Levinsky, Maxie Rosenbloom, Jack Sharkey, Primo Carnera and Max Schmeling. His last fight was on September 22, 1933 a ten round decision over Maxie Rosenbloom. 11 days later "The King Of The Canebrakes" was dead. He died October 3, 1933, after a motorcycle/automobile accident when he was just 28. The accident occurred October 1 outside of Macon, Georgia. Offered here is an original wire photo depicting Young Stribling and his son on September 27, 1929 setting sail for Europe on the Ile De France.
This is an original International Newsreel Photos wire photo with their caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Not creased or torn. Minor soiling in upper left corner. 6" x 8."