FULLMER, GENE WIRE PHOTO (1961 WITH ROGER MARIS)

Gene Fullmer was born on July 21, 1931 in West Jordan, Utah. He won the World Middleweight Title on January 2, 1957 from Ray Robinson. He later won the NBA Middleweight Title in a bout with Carmen Basilio on August 28 1959. He announced his retirement on July 23, 1964 with a final record of 55-6-3 with 24 KO's. Offered here is an original wire photo dated December 30, 1961 picturing Gene Fullmer receiving an autograph from New York Yankee Roger Maris at the Los Angeles Times Awards Dinner in Los Angeles.
This is an original Associated Press wire photo with their caption on the front. Bold, clear image. Photo has edge and corner wear with one tear on left border (no paper loss). printer ,arks at bottom edge. Several small border creases. 8" x 11 1/4."