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HISTORY: Ernest Roeber (September 1861 – April 30, 1944) was a German-American professional wrestler who held the European Greco-Roman Heavyweight Championship from 1894 to 1900 and from 1900 to 1901. Roeber also held the American Greco-Roman Heavyweight Championship and the German World Heavyweight Championship.
On March 2, 1893 at the Olympic Club in New Orleans Ernest Roeber wrestled Evan Lewis. Lewis defeated Roeber in 3 out of 5 falls.
Offered here is the original purse check of $500.00 paid to Ernest Roeber for this bout with Lewis. Roeber has endorsed the check on the back.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original Olympic Club check dated March 3, 1893 payable to Ernest Roeber for $500.00. Boldly signed on the back, "Ernest Roeber." Has a pencil notation at top front border. There are 4 punches with no paper loss. Corner wear. Slight soiling. Not creased. 3" x 8 1/4." Exceedingly rare signature of this 19th century wrestling star.
