GARDNER, JIMMY SIGNED REAL PHOTO POSTCARD TO BILLY PAPKE (1907)

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Jimmy Gardner was born on Chistmas Day in 1885 in Lisdoonvama, County Clare Ireland. He began his professional boxing career on November 29, 1901 with a win over Kid Brady. He fought for and won the vacant Welterweight Title On November 7, 1908 with a 15 round decision over Jimmy Clabby. An important fighter of the early 20th century who had fights with Barbados Joe Walcott, Joe Rivers, Frank Klaus, Leo Houck and Jack Blackburn. Presented here is is a real photo postcard signed by billy Garndner that was sent to another champion,Billy Papke.
This postcard measures 3 1/2 inches by 5 1/2 inches.The postcatd has a corner tear in the lower right corner.The other edges and corner show some wear.The back is written and signed in ink by Gardner.Addressed to Billy Papke and postmarked 1907.The writing and signature are clean.The image is clean.

Size: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2

Condition: very good