ROCHE, JOE SIGNED PHOTO

Joe Roche was a middleweight boxer born on October 23, 1903. He turned professional on April 5, 1923 with a win over Frankie Edwards. In his career he fought notables: Oakland Jimmy Duffy, Bert Colima, Dave Shade, and Leo Lomski. He retired after a los to Guy Salerno on November 17, 1931 with a final mark of 59-20-11. Joe Roche passed away in December, 1982. Offered here is a very scarce signed photograph of Joe Roche.
This is a second generation photograph of Roche in full fight pose. Boldly signed and inscribed in ink, "Best Wishes to a friend Jerry Cherrett from Joe Roche." Bold, clera image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 8" x 10."