WILSON, "CALIFORNIA" JACKIE SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH

"California" Jackie Wilson was born George Dudley Wilson on January 17, 1918. He fought as a welterweight out of Los Angeles from 1936 until 1949. He won the California Welterweight Title. In his career he fought notable welterweights including Young Peter Jackson, Baby Arizmendi, Pete Lello, Tommy Bell and Sugar Ray Robinson (twice). He passed away at the age of 38 on March 10, 1956. Offered here is a very scarce promotional photograph of "California" Jackie Wilson which he has signed and inscribed.
This is an original promotional photograph of Wilson in full fight pose. Boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "Pop's You're tops with the place to get man in shape Sincerely, Calif.Jackie Wilson." Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Neatly trimmed on sides. 4" x 10." Very scarce signed photograph of this world champion.