TOWEEL, VIC SIGNED ADVERTISING POSTCARD

Victor Anthony Toweel (January 12, 1929- August 15, 2008) was a South African boxer and former undisputed World bantamweight champion.Toweel was the first South African to hold a world title winning the bantamweight title defeating Peter Keenan in 1952. Offered here is an original advertising postcard which pictures Vic Toweel sponsoring a cigarette brand which he has signed and inscribed in ink.
This is an original advertising postcard which pictures Toweel in fight pose. Boldly signed in blue ink, "Lots of Luck Vic Toweel World Champ 18/2/52." Signed as world champion. Bold, clear image. Unused postcard. Minor surface wear. Minor edge wear. Tiny crease in upper right corner. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2."