FOSTER, BOB SIGNED LETTER (1990)

Bob Foster (born April 27, 1938) is a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA whom many boxing critics consider to be one of the greatest Light Heavyweight world champions in history. As an amateur he won a silver medal at the 1959 Pan American Games. In 1968, Foster got his first shot at a world title. At Madison Square Garden in New York, on the night of May 24, Foster became world champion by knocking out the also late Dick Tiger in four rounds. Tiger had been a two time world Middleweight champion and was defending his world Light Heavyweight crown that night. Offered here is a one page signed by Bob Foster in which he request copies of his fight films.
This is a one page, typed, letter dated May 16, 1990. Boldly signed in ink by Bob Foster. Bold type. Clean. Includes the original folds. Minor edge and surface wear. 8 1/2" x 11."