JONES, GORILLA SIGNED INDEX CARD (PSA/DNA)

HISTORY: William Landon Jones (1906–1982) known as "Gorilla" Jones, was an American boxer who held the NBA Middleweight Boxing Championship of the World. Although he was nicknamed "Gorilla" for his exceptional reach, Jones is to be distinguished from the original "Gorilla Jones", who campaigned from 1913 to 1924 and held the World Colored Welterweight title. Jones was never knocked out although he himself won by 52 knockouts out of 101 wins over 141 total fights. He was posthumously inducted into World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2009. Jones turned professional in 1923 with Stephen "Suey" Welch as manager and trained with Joe Stanley.[1] He won the vacant National Boxing Association World Middleweight Title with a win over Oddone Piazza in 1925. He lost the belt later that year to Frenchman Marcel Thil through disqualification. In 1937 he took on Freddie Steele, the National Boxing Association World Middleweight and NYSAC World Middleweight Title holder, but lost to a decision. His last win was two years later in 1939, and he lost his last fight in 1940, when he retired from boxing. Offered here is a signed index card of Gorilla Jones on which he lists the years he fought, toughest opponent (Jackie Fields) and his signature. Authenticated by PSA/DNA.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original index card. Boldly signed in ink and includes the years he fought, toughest opponent (Jackie Fields) and his signature. Not creased or torn. Clean. Very slight age toning. 3" x 5." Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA with cert # 83815880. Very scarce autograph.