SCHMELING, MAX WIRE PHOTO (1936-DISCUSSING LOUIS WITH SHARKEY)

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Max Schmeling was born on September 28, 1905 in Klein Luckaw, Brandenburg, Germany. He won the World Heavyweight Title on June 12, 1930 in a bout with Jack Sharkey. He also held the German Light Heavyweight, European Light Heavyweight and German Heavyweight Titles. He retired after losing to Richard Vogt on October 31, 1948 with a final record of 56-10-4 with 38 KO's. Presented here is an original wire photo of Max Schmeling and Jack Sharkey discussing Schmeling's fight with Joe Louis the day before. Whatever was said worked as Schmeling stopped Louis.
This is an original wire with caption on back. Bold, clear image. Printer marks at top border. Mild crease in upper right corner. Minor edge and corner wear. 6 1/2" x 8 1/2."

Size: 6 1/2 x 8 1/2

Condition: very good