KETCHEL, STANLEY-BILLY PAPKE LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPH (1908-PRE FIGHT SQUARE OFF)

HISTORY: On September 7, 1908 at Jeffries Arena in Vernon, California middleweights Stanley Ketchel and Billy Papke fought in the featured bout. Papke dominated from the outset and stopped Ketchel in the 12th round. Former heavyweight champion James Jeffries was the referee. Offered here is an original, large format photograph depicting the two fighters squaring off in the ring as Jeffries looks on. Made from the original glass negative on modern photo paper.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, large format photograph depicting the two fighters squaring off in the ring as Jeffries looks on. Made from the original glass negative on modern photo paper. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 11" x 14."