FITZSIMMONS, ROBERT ORIGINAL MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPH (BUSHNELL)

JO Sports, Inc.

Regular price $800.00

HISTORY: Robert Fitzsimmons was born on May 26, 1863 in Helston, Cornwall, England. He won the World Middleweight Title on January 14, 1891 from Jack Dempsey. On March 17, 1897 he won the World Heavyweight Title from James Corbett. He later won the World Light Heavyweight Title on November 25, 1903 from George Gardner. He retired after fighting Jersey Bellew on February 20, 1914 with a final record of 43-12 with 6 no decisions, 1 no contest, and 32 KO's. 

Offered here is a circa 1890's original, first generation, mounted photograph of Robert Fitzsimmons in period dress by the noted Bushnell photographers of San Francisco.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a circa 1890's original, first generation, mounted photograph of Robert Fitzsimmons in period dress by the noted Bushnell photographers of San Francisco with their stamp in lower right corner of mount and at lower left in the image itself. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Very minor corner wear. 8 1/2" x 11." One of the truly special images we have offered of this great fighter.

Size: 8 ½" x 11"

Condition: Excellent