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HISTORY: Benny Leonard (born Benjamin Leiner; April 7, 1896 – April 18, 1947) was a Jewish American professional boxer who held the world lightweight championship for eight years, from 1917 to 1925. Widely considered one of the all-time greats, he was ranked 8th on The Ring magazine's list of the "80 Best Fighters of the Last 80 Years" and placed 7th in ESPN's "50 Greatest Boxers of All-Time". In 2005, the International Boxing Research Organization ranked Leonard as the #1 lightweight, and #8 best pound-for-pound fighter of all time. Statistical website BoxRec rates Leonard as the 2nd best lightweight ever, while The Ring magazine founder Nat Fleischer placed him at #2. Boxing historian Bert Sugar placed him 6th in his Top 100 Fighters catalogue. Offered here is an original, circa 1930's Benny Leonard's Sea Grill menu from New York City which he has boldly signed and inscribed on the cover.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, 4 page (including covers) Benny Leonard's Sea Grill Restaurant menu which pictures Leonard on the front cover and which he has signed. Boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, " To My Friend Carl Good Luck Say hello to my friends in San Francisco Sincerely Benny Leonard." Tight binding. Minor soiling. Minor edge and surface wear. Not creased or torn. 10 1/2" x 13 1/2." Rare. the only we have seen or offered.
