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HISTORY: Joseph Robert Loscalzo (July 18, 1910 – October 19, 1955), known professionally as Midget Wolgast, was a world flyweight boxing champion.
Biography
Wolgast turned pro in 1925 and was considered one of the fastest boxers of all time. In 1930, he defeated Black Bill for the vacant New York State Athletic Commission world flyweight title. The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer, Statistical boxing website BoxRec, and the International Boxing Research Organization all rate Wolgast as the 8th greatest flyweight of all-time.
He was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the Helms Boxing Hall of Fame.
Wolgast fought future NYSAC Bantamweight Champion Tony Marino for the first time on June 6, 1932, at the Myers Bowl in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, winning in a ten-round points decision.
Offered here is an original promotional postcard of Midget Wolgast which he has signed. Authenticated by PSA/DNA.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original promotional postcard of Midget Wolgast which he has signed. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images of Wolgast in various poses. Signed on the reverse, "To A Friend Marshall Leff Sincerely Your Worlds Champion Midget Wolgast." Minor soiling. Two corner creases and corner wear. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2." Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA with their cert # 83918981.
