TOPPS RINGSIDE BOXING CARD WRAPPER (1951)

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The 1951 Topps Ringside set, commemorating boxers and wrestlers, consists of 96 pieces issued in two separate series. Each card measures 2-1/16" by 2-15/16", with some of the pieces issued in pairs with a perforation. Henry Armstrong (#2), Jake LaMotta (#3), Jersey Joe Walcott (#6), Max Baer (#11), James J. Braddock (#24), Rocky Marciano (#32), Ray Robinson (#43), Jess Willard (#51), Jim Jeffries (#54), James J. Corbett (#59), John L. Sullivan (#69), Joe Louis (#88), Gene Tunney (#95) and Ezzard Charles (#96) anchor the set. The second series of cards (#s 49-96) are somewhat more difficult to obtain than the first series, with Bob Murphy (#49) a short print and considered the scarcest 1951 Topps Ringside card. Other short prints include Bob Fitzsimmons (#55), Pete Mead (#61) and Carlos Chavez (#89). Offered here is an original boxing card wrapper for the 1951 Topps Boxing Ringside Cards Set.
This is an original card wrapper. Bold color and print. Has some creasing. Minor edge and surface wear. Minor soiling. 4" x 5." Very seldom seen.

Size: 4 x 5

Condition: very good