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HISTORY: Gene Tunney was born May 25, 1897 in New York City. He won the American Light Heavyweight Title on January 13, 1922 in a bout with Battling Levinsky. He won the World Heavyweight Title on September 23, 1926 against Jack Dempsey. He retired after his July 26, 1928 fight with Tom Heeney in which he retained the World Heavyweight Title. His final record was 77-1-3 with 45 KO's. Offered here is a photograph of Gene Tunney and others commemorating the site of the first Dempsey-Tunney fight in Philadelphia which he has boldly signed. Along with Tunney pictured are fighters Johnny Jadick, Lew Tendler, Harry "Kid" Brown and others. Dated 1952. Authenticated by JSA.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a photograph of Gene Tunney and others commemorating the site of the first Dempsey-Tunney fight in Philadelphia which he has boldly signed. Along with Tunney pictured are fighters Johnny Jadick, Lew Tendler, Harry "Kid" Brown and others. Bold, clear image. Signed in ink, "Gene Tunney." Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 7 1/2" x 9 1/4."
