CERDAN, MARCEL COLOR PHOTO POSTCARD (VINTAGE 1940'S)

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Marcel Cerdan was born July 22, 1916 in Algeria. He began his professional boxing career on November 4, 1934. He won the French and European Welterweight and Middleweight Titles. On September 21, 1948 he won the World Middleweight Title stopping then champion Tony Zale in 12 rounds at Jersey City, New Jersey. He lost the title to Jake LaMotta by 10 round knockout on June 16, 1949 in Detroit. A rematch was scheduled, but never took place. Cerdan was killed when the airplane transporting him for the rematch crashed in the Azores on October 27, 1949. A beloved French fighter. Presented here is an original, color photo postcard of Marcel Cerdan that dates to the 1940's.
This is an original color, postcard. Bold color and print. Unused. Clean front and back. Tiny crease in lower right corner. Minor corner wear. 3 7/8" x 5 7/8." Issued in France. On reverse is printed, "MARCEL CERDAN CHAMPION D' EUROPE POIDS MOYEN" (Champion of Europe Middle Weight).

Size: 3 7/8 x 5 7/8

Condition: very good