{"title":"Greb, Harry","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"greb-harry-book-give-him-to-the-angels-by-james-fair","title":"GREB, HARRY BOOK: GIVE HIM TO THE ANGELS  (BY JAMES FAIR)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eHarry Greb, The Human Windmill, began his professional boxing career on May 29, 1913. He won the American Light Heavyweight Title defeating Gene Tunney in 15 rounds on May 23, 1922. He defeated Johnny Wilson in 15 rounds on August 31, 1923 to win the World Middleweight Title. His career ended with his life on October 22, 1926 following an automobile accident and operation. His final career mark was 264-23-12. In addition to Tunney and Wilson he had victories over: Jimmy Delaney, Mickey Walker, Tommy Loughran, Leo Houck and Frank Mantell. Presented here is a biography of Harry Greb, GIVE HIM TO THE ANGELS: THE STORY OF HARRY GREB by James R. Fair. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis book is # 640 in Hartley. 184 pages. Perfectly intact with firm binding. Pages have lightly browned with age. Greb is pictured on dust jacket and inside. The dust jacket has some edgewear. There are two small tape repairs on rear cover of dust jacket. Scarce, particularly with dust jacket. 6 1\/4\" x 9 1\/4\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35908875616412,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/999177218.jpg?v=1599587709"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-fight-worn-gloves-mickey-shannon-fight-1910","title":"GREB, HARRY FIGHT WORN GLOVES (MICKEY SHANNON FIGHT-1910)","description":"Harry Greb known as \"The Human Windmill\" for his tenacious boxing style won the World Middleweight Championship on August 31, 1923 over Johnny Wilson. He successfully defended it five times before losing to Tiger Flowers on February 26, 1926. A few months after losing the rematch to Flowers he was involved in an auto accident. He died on October 22, 1926 from complications in surgery. His career posted 264 victories including notables like Gene Tunney, Mickey Walker, Tommy Loughran and Jimmy Delaney. Offered here are the boxing gloves worn by Harry Greb in his fight with Mickey Shannon on October 28, 1920 at Exposition Hall in Pittsburgh. Greb won a ten round decision over the bigger Shannon who weighed 191 lbs. for the fight to Greb's 164 lbs. The fight was described, \"Harry Greb, light-heavyweight of Pittsburgh, won the newspaper decision over Mickey Shannon of Newark N.J. in their ten round bout here Thursday night. Greb scored a knockdown in the ninth round, but Shannon recovered and was able to stay the limit.\" (Decatur Daily Review) The Pittsburgh Post reported that Greb went in and simply traded blows with the heavier Shannon, making little effort at defense. Shannon held his own in the first round and clearly won the second. Greb handed out a lot of punishment in the next four rounds. Shannon rallied in the 7th, but Greb fought back and cut his eye. Greb socked Shannon all over the ring in the last three rounds, flooring him for a 3-count in the 9th. Shannon was badly marked at the end.\r\n\u003cbr\u003eThese are the fight gloves used by Harry Greb in is fight with Mickey Shannon. These gloves were part of the collection of boxing trainer Jimmy DeForest. The gloves are 4 ounce leather with a horehair interior. There is a tear on the right hand glove exposing the horsehair. The laces are not present. The gloves show heavy use, but the one tear is the only opening. The gloves are identified on the interior in ink. In the right hand glove is written, \"KKY\" Harry Greb vs. Mickey Shannon Greb-Wins 10 RD. DEC.\" Inside the left glove is written, \"Place Exposition-Hall Pitts: PA. Year -1920 \"Duke\" \"To Happy\" \"Cheerio.\" Jimmy DeForest (New Jersey) trained such greats as James J. Jeffries, Joe Gans, George Dixon, Original Joe Walcott, Kid McCoy, Tommy Ryan, Pal Moore, Jack Sharkey, Luis Firpo and Jack Dempsey. He also promoted the Harry Greb\/Mickey Walker bout. DeForest also had an extensive collection of boxing memorabilia. Much was lost in a house fire in the late 1920's, but much survived. Much of the remains was purchased by Lelands Auctions in the early 1990's. Included in the collection were these gloves and gloves of ring greats, Kid McCoy, Jack Dempsey, Barbadoes Joe Walcott, Frank Erne and many others. DeForest's practice was to list the name of the fighter who wore the gloves first when writing the bout name inside the glove, as was done here. These gloves come with a Letter Of Authenticity from Lelands and from Craig Hamilton of JO Sports, Inc.\r\n","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35913502490780,"sku":"","price":75000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1205679527.jpg?v=1599611284"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-mickey-walker-harry-wills-charlie-weinert-full-ticket-1925","title":"GREB, HARRY-MICKEY WALKER \u0026 HARRY WILLS-CHARLIE WEINERT FULL TICKET (1925)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn July 2,1925 Harry Greb met Mickey Walker for the Middleweight Title. Greb won the bout by a 15 round decision. Also on the card, Harry Wills defeated Charlie Weinert by KO in the 2nd round in a heavyweight bout. The original date was changed from June 19th for these bouts. Presented here is an original full ticket for the bouts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis official full ticket measures 2 3\/4 inches by 6 3\/4 inches. The ticket is clean. No creases or tears. The ticket has three punch holes on the bottom half. The stub is firmly attached. Fine example and rare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35914119184540,"sku":"","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/Greb-Walker-FT-police-1.jpg?v=1617295726"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-gene-tunney-official-program-1923","title":"GREB, HARRY-GENE TUNNEY OFFICIAL PROGRAM (1923)","description":"On December 10, 1923 at Madison Square Garden in New York Gene Tunney and Harry Greb battled for the American Light Heavyweight title. Tunney prevailed winning a unanimous 15 round decision. The consensus was that Tunney won 9 rounds, Greb four, and two were even. Tunney mounted a body attack that allowed him to dominate the fight from rounds 8 to 14. The first seven rounds were evenly fought and Greb rallied strongly to win the 15th. Greb landed many more punches but Tunney's were harder and cleaner. There were no knockdowns. On The undercard future world light heavyweight champion Tommy Loughran won a ten round decision over Roland Todd. Offered here is an extremely rare original, official program for this event.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original, one page official program which includes bout listing and scorecard. Program was offered free with a copy of The Ring (Magazine). Not scored. Clean front and back. Bold, clear print. Not creased. Edge wear. 8 1\/4\" x 10 3\/4.\" Rare, the only we have ever offered.","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35914838671516,"sku":"","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1469832759.jpg?v=1599618543"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-tiger-flowers-original-ticket-stub-1926-grebs-last-fight","title":"GREB, HARRY-TIGER FLOWERS ORIGINAL TICKET STUB (1926-GREB'S LAST FIGHT-PSA\/DNA)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn August 19, 1926 at Madison Square Garden in New york world middleweight champion Tiger Flowers defended his title against former champion Harry Greb. Flowers won the decision. This was the last professional fight of Harry Greb. \"Tiger Flowers is still world's middleweight champion today. He retained the title in taking the decision over Harry Greb in 15 rounds of rough and tumble fighting in MSG last night. The 15,000 fight fans present did not regard the 2-1 verdict of judges Mathison, Barnes and Crowley with favor. It was a Greb audience that watched the fight. They came ready for a spectacle of the old-time Greb fury. They saw plenty of rough stuff, but Greb's assault lacked the power of other battles. Flowers, on the other hand fought a consistent fight and although forced by the Pittsburgh boy to alter his attack each time Greb's rushes and wrestling became maudlin, he managed to regain his form. When referee Crowley announced the verdict, the news was greeted by a storm of straw hats and papers, pelted into the ring by disappointed friends of the Pittsburgh fighter.\" -United Press Just prior to entering the ring Greb was served a summons by a process server in an action by one A.H. Bronis who was suing Harry for $250,000 charging alienation of affections of Sally Bronis. Sally was also suing Greb for $100,000 for alleged breach of promise. Offered here is a rare, original ticket stub for this event. Authenticated by PSA\/DNA and graded PR 1.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis original ticket stub names the fighters, venue and date and includes a section, row and seat number. One punch hole at top center. Clean. Edge and corner wear. Bold color and print. Some paper adhered to the back from mounting. Mild creasing. 2 3\/4\" x 2 7\/8.\" Authenticated and encapsulated by PSA\/DNA and graded PR 1 with cert # 73634378. Exceptionally rare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35915591385244,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/Greb-FlowersStubPsa1.jpg?v=1690127118"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-original-photo-display-lot-of-5","title":"GREB, HARRY ORIGINAL PHOTO DISPLAY (LOT OF 5)","description":"Harry Greb known as \"The Human Windmill\" for his tenacious boxing style won the World Middleweight Championship on August 31, 1923 over Johnny Wilson. He successfully defended it five times before losing to Tiger Flowers on February 26, 1926. A few months after losing the rematch to Flowers he was involved in an auto accident. He died on October 22, 1926 from complications in surgery. His career posted 264 victories including notables like Gene Tunney, Mickey Walker, Tommy Loughran and Jimmy Delaney. Presented here is an original framed photo display of Harry Greb which consists of 5 first generation promotional photos of Greb in various poses.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original framed photo display with 5 first generation promotional photos of Harry Greb in fight pose, studio pose and in period dress. Bold, clear images. Not creased or torn. Clean front and back. Bold, sharp images. Each image is 4 1\/2\" x 6 1\/2\" and framed to 10 1\/2\" x 29 1\/2.\"","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35926159818908,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1577017583.jpg?v=1599667886"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-funeral-original-large-format-photo-1926","title":"GREB, HARRY FUNERAL ORIGINAL LARGE FORMAT PHOTO (1926)","description":"Harry Greb retired following the second Tiger Flowers loss and related to a friend that he planned on opening a gym in downtown Pittsburgh. In September 1926, he had his right eye removed and replaced with a glass prosthesis. Having declined a job as Jack Dempsey's sparring partner in preparation for Dempsey-Tunney I (Greb declaring: \"I'd feel like a burglar taking Jack's money. Nobody can get him in good enough condition to whip Gene\"), Greb checked into an Atlantic City clinic for surgery to repair damage to his nose and respiratory tract caused by his ring career and several car crashes. However, complications occurred and he died of heart failure on October 22, 1926, at 2:30 pm. Greb was buried at Calvary Cemetery in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Edward Henry \"Harry\" Greb (June 6, 1894 – October 22, 1926) was an American professional boxer. Nicknamed \"The Pittsburgh Windmill\", he was the American light heavyweight champion from 1922 to 1923 and world middleweight champion from 1923 to 1926. He fought a recorded 298 times in his 13 year-career, which began at around 140 pounds. He fought against the best opposition the talent-rich 1910s and 20s could provide him, despite starting as a welterweight he was frequently squaring off against light heavyweights and even heavyweights. Greb had a highly aggressive, very fast, swarming style of fighting and buried his opponents under a blizzard of punches. He was elusive with very good footwork to jump in and out on opponents. He was also a master at dirty fighting and had no qualms about employing all manner of dubious tactics, such as spinning his opponent and using the heel and laces of his gloves. Greb often got as much as he gave and unbeknownst to the press continued to fight a number of matches even as he became blind in one eye, due to an injury suffered in an earlier match. The 'Pittsburgh Windmill' was also very durable, suffering only 2 TKO losses in his whole career. The first was in his seventh bout when he was knocked out by an opponent who heavily outweighed him, the second happened 3 years later when Greb broke the radius of his left arm. Greb finished the round but was unable to continue the fight. Greb's ultimate weakness may have been his lack of knockout power; although he was able to hurt and bust up many opponents due to the constant onslaught of clean punches he landed on them, he struggled to stop them but this mostly due to the fact that his opponents were much larger than him. He launched a vicious beating on the much larger Tunney on two separate occasions, cutting him and hurting him badly, but was unable to knock him out both times. It was the same process with many opponents. Widely considered one of the best fighters of all time, Greb was named the 7th greatest fighter of the past 80 years by the Ring Magazine, and ranked as the #1 middleweight and the #2 pound-for-pound fighter of all-time by the International Boxing Research Organization. Offered here is an original, first generation, large format photograph taken at Greb's funeral and depicting the pallbearers including then world heavyweight champion and old Greb for, Gene Tunney.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original, first generation, large format photograph. Bold, clear image. Pin holes in corners. Minor corner wear. Not creased or torn. 11\" x 14.\" Rare, the only example we have seen.","brand":"JoSportsInc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35926611460252,"sku":"","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/1599062593.jpg?v=1599670734"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-original-photo-by-paul-thompson","title":"GREB, HARRY ORIGINAL PHOTO (BY PAUL THOMPSON)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eEdward Henry \"Harry\" Greb (June 6, 1894 – October 22, 1926) was an American professional boxer. Nicknamed \"The Pittsburgh Windmill\", he is widely regarded by many boxing historians as one of the best pound for pound boxers of all time. He was the American light heavyweight champion from 1922 to 1923 and world middleweight champion from 1923 to 1926. He fought a recorded 298 times in his 13 year-career, which began at around 140 pounds. He fought against the best opposition the talent-rich 1910s and 20s could provide him and despite starting as a welterweight, he was frequently squaring off against and beating light heavyweights and even heavyweights. Greb had a highly aggressive, very fast, swarming style of fighting and buried his opponents under a blizzard of punches. He was elusive with very good footwork to jump in and out on opponents. He was also a master at dirty fighting and had no qualms about employing all manner of dubious tactics, such as spinning his opponent and using the heel and laces of his gloves. Greb often got as much as he gave and unbeknownst to the press continued to fight a number of matches even as he became blind in one eye, due to an injury suffered in an earlier match. The 'Pittsburgh Windmill' was also very durable, suffering only 2 TKO losses in his whole career. The first was in his seventh bout when he was knocked out by an opponent who heavily outweighed him, the second happened 3 years later when Greb broke the radius of his left arm. Greb finished the round but was unable to continue the fight. Greb's ultimate weakness may have been his lack of knockout power; although he was able to hurt and bust up many opponents due to the constant onslaught of clean punches he landed on them, he struggled to stop them but this mostly due to the fact that his opponents were much larger than him. He launched a vicious beating on the much larger Tunney on two occasions, cutting him and hurting him badly, but was unable to knock him out both times. It was the same process with many opponents. Widely considered one of the best fighters of all time, Greb is currently ranked by BoxRec as the 9th greatest fighter of all time. Greb was also named the 7th greatest fighter of the past 80 years by the Ring Magazine, the 5th greatest fighter of all-time by historian Bert Sugar, the 4th greatest fighter of all-time by historian and boxing commentator Max Kellerman and ranked as the #1 middleweight and the #2 pound-for-pound fighter of all-time by the International Boxing Research Organization. Offered here is an original, first generation photograph of Harry Greb standing in the ring before one of his fights. Taken by noted photographer Paul Thompson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an original, first generation photograph. Photographer stamp on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Small crease in lower left corner. 3 1\/2\" x 8.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42364650029291,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/GrebFightPoseWPside.jpg?v=1642964803"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-original-wire-photo-training","title":"GREB, HARRY ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (TRAINING)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eEdward Henry \"Harry\" Greb (June 6, 1894 – October 22, 1926) was an American professional boxer. Nicknamed \"The Pittsburgh Windmill\", he is widely regarded by many boxing historians as one of the best pound for pound boxers of all time. He was the American light heavyweight champion from 1922 to 1923 and world middleweight champion from 1923 to 1926. He fought a recorded 298 times in his 13 year-career, which began at around 140 pounds. He fought against the best opposition the talent-rich 1910s and 20s could provide him and despite starting as a welterweight, he was frequently squaring off against and beating light heavyweights and even heavyweights. Greb had a highly aggressive, very fast, swarming style of fighting and buried his opponents under a blizzard of punches. He was elusive with very good footwork to jump in and out on opponents. He was also a master at dirty fighting and had no qualms about employing all manner of dubious tactics, such as spinning his opponent and using the heel and laces of his gloves. Greb often got as much as he gave and unbeknownst to the press continued to fight a number of matches even as he became blind in one eye, due to an injury suffered in an earlier match. The 'Pittsburgh Windmill' was also very durable, suffering only 2 TKO losses in his whole career. The first was in his seventh bout when he was knocked out by an opponent who heavily outweighed him, the second happened 3 years later when Greb broke the radius of his left arm. Greb finished the round but was unable to continue the fight. Greb's ultimate weakness may have been his lack of knockout power; although he was able to hurt and bust up many opponents due to the constant onslaught of clean punches he landed on them, he struggled to stop them but this mostly due to the fact that his opponents were much larger than him. He launched a vicious beating on the much larger Tunney on two occasions, cutting him and hurting him badly, but was unable to knock him out both times. It was the same process with many opponents. Widely considered one of the best fighters of all time, Greb is currently ranked by BoxRec as the 9th greatest fighter of all time. Greb was also named the 7th greatest fighter of the past 80 years by the Ring Magazine, the 5th greatest fighter of all-time by historian Bert Sugar, the 4th greatest fighter of all-time by historian and boxing commentator Max Kellerman and ranked as the #1 middleweight and the #2 pound-for-pound fighter of all-time by the International Boxing Research Organization. Offered here is an original wire photo depicting Harry Greb in the ring during training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an original International New Photos wire photo with their stamp on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 3\" x 6.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42364756689131,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/GrebFightPoseWPfacing.jpg?v=1642966076"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-original-wire-photo-1922-prior-to-gibbons-fight","title":"GREB, HARRY ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (1922-PRIOR TO GIBBONS FIGHT)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn March 13, 1922 at Madison Square Garden in New York middlewight Harry Greb fought Tommy Gibbons in the featured bout. Greb won a unanimous 15 round decision.  \"Tommy Gibbons lost the decision after a 15 round bout last night with Harry Greb, that was expected to develop the next opponent for Jack Dempsey. His arms flying around like the spokes on a speedster, Greb tore into the St. Paul boxer from the opening gong and set such a pace that Gibbons couldn't keep up with him and could never set himself for one of the punches that were expected to drop the jumping jack in front of him or take some of the steam out of what seemed to be a perpetual motion machine. As a fight it was a disappointment. It was furiously fast and hotly contested, but the impression stood out all over that either one would be easy for Dempsey. Neither Greb nor Gibbons was punished. Both bled a little around the mouth. Beyond puffed lips neither was marked at the end of the battle. Gibbons looked as if he had left himself in the gym. He has more speed than he showed. Against the flying Pittsburgh boy he looked slow and awkward. He allowed Greb to do the leading and set the pace and he seemed unable to get started.\" -United Press. Unofficial UP scorecard - 9-3-3 Greb. Unofficial INS scorecard - 8-5-2 Greb. The unanimous decision was rendered by referee Kid McPartland and judges Tommy Shortell and Patsy Haley. Attendance - 13,400. Gate - $117,500. Post fight comments- \"I saw you were stale in the gym, so I bet on Greb.\" -Welterweight champ Jack Britton, to Tommy Gibbons. \"Bring on Georges Carpentier and then Jack Dempsey.\" -Harry Greb. Offered here is an original wire photo of Harry Greb arriving in New York on March 2, 1922 to finish preparations for this fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original International News Photos wire photo with their stamp and full caption on the back. The caption mistakenly indicated the fight to be with Mike Gibbons instead of Tommy Gibbons. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Small border folds at lower right corner and two upper corners. No tears. No tack holes. 6 1\/2\" x 8 1\/2.\" Beautiful image of Greb being greeted to the \"Big Apple.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43002151043307,"sku":"","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/GrebCarWP1.jpg?v=1656695457"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-spectacular-original-large-format-studio-photograph-1920s","title":"GREB, HARRY SPECTACULAR ORIGINAL LARGE FORMAT STUDIO PHOTOGRAPH (1920'S)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eEdward Henry Greb (June 6, 1894 – October 22, 1926) was an American professional boxer. Nicknamed \"The Pittsburgh Windmill\", he was the American light heavyweight champion from 1922 to 1923 and world middleweight champion from 1923 to 1926. He fought a recorded 298 times in his 13 year-career, which began at around 140 pounds. He fought against the best opposition the talent-rich 1910s and 20s could provide him, frequently squaring off against light heavyweights and even heavyweights. Greb had a highly aggressive, very fast, swarming style of fighting and buried his opponents under a blizzard of punches. He was elusive with very good footwork to jump in and out on opponents. He was also a master at dirty fighting and had no qualms about employing all manner of dubious tactics, such as spinning his opponent and using the heel and laces of his gloves. Greb often got as much as he gave and unbeknownst to the press continued to fight a number of matches even as he became blind in one eye, due to an injury suffered in an earlier match. The 'Pittsburgh Windmill' was also very durable, suffering only 2 TKO losses in his whole career. The first was in his seventh bout when he was knocked out by an opponent who heavily outweighed him, the second happened 3 years later when Greb broke the radius of his left arm. Greb finished the round but was unable to continue the fight. Greb's ultimate weakness may have been his lack of knockout power; although he was able to hurt and bust up many opponents due to the constant onslaught of clean punches he landed on them, he rarely stopped them. He launched a vicious beating on Gene Tunney on two separate occasions, cutting him and hurting him badly, but was unable to knock him out both times. It was the same process with many opponents. Widely considered one of the best fighters of all time, Greb was named the 7th greatest fighter of the past 80 years by the Ring Magazine, the 5th greatest fighter of all-time by historian Bert Sugar and ranked as the #1 middleweight and the #2 pound-for-pound fighter of all-time by the International Boxing Research Organization. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Greb as the #3 ranked middleweight of all-time and #17 greatest pound-for-pound fighter ever. Offered here is an original, first generation, large format studio photograph of Harry Greb as light heavyweight champion in the 1920's.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original, first generation, large format, studio photo of Greb in bust pose. Bold, clear image. Not creased or torn. Clean with no staining. Has been reounted for protection. Very light surface wear which is hardly noticeable. 16\" x 20.\" Exceptionally rare. The finest photograph of Harry Greb we have seen or offered bar none.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256447860971,"sku":"","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/GrebStudio1.jpg?v=1661369618"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-funeral-photograph","title":"GREB, HARRY FUNERAL PHOTOGRAPH","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eEdward Henry Greb (June 6, 1894 – October 22, 1926) was an American professional boxer. Nicknamed \"The Pittsburgh Windmill\", he was the American light heavyweight champion from 1922 to 1923 and world middleweight champion from 1923 to 1926. He fought a recorded 298 times in his 13 year-career, which began at around 140 pounds. He fought against the best opposition the talent-rich 1910s and 20s could provide him, frequently squaring off against light heavyweights and even heavyweights. Greb had a highly aggressive, very fast, swarming style of fighting and buried his opponents under a blizzard of punches. He was elusive with very good footwork to jump in and out on opponents. He was also a master at dirty fighting and had no qualms about employing all manner of dubious tactics, such as spinning his opponent and using the heel and laces of his gloves. Greb often got as much as he gave and unbeknownst to the press continued to fight a number of matches even as he became blind in one eye, due to an injury suffered in an earlier match. The 'Pittsburgh Windmill' was also very durable, suffering only 2 TKO losses in his whole career. The first was in his seventh bout when he was knocked out by an opponent who heavily outweighed him, the second happened 3 years later when Greb broke the radius of his left arm. Greb finished the round but was unable to continue the fight. Greb's ultimate weakness may have been his lack of knockout power; although he was able to hurt and bust up many opponents due to the constant onslaught of clean punches he landed on them, he rarely stopped them. He launched a vicious beating on Gene Tunney on two separate occasions, cutting him and hurting him badly, but was unable to knock him out both times. It was the same process with many opponents. Widely considered one of the best fighters of all time, Greb was named the 7th greatest fighter of the past 80 years by the Ring Magazine, the 5th greatest fighter of all-time by historian Bert Sugar and ranked as the #1 middleweight and the #2 pound-for-pound fighter of all-time by the International Boxing Research Organization. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Greb as the #3 ranked middleweight of all-time and #17 greatest pound-for-pound fighter ever. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreb retired following the second Flowers loss and relayed to a friend that he planned on opening a gym in downtown Pittsburgh. In September 1926, he had his right eye removed and replaced with a glass prosthesis. Having declined a job as Jack Dempsey's sparring partner in preparation for Dempsey-Tunney I (Greb declaring: \"I'd feel like a burglar taking Jack's money. Nobody can get him in good enough condition to whip Gene\"), Greb checked into an Atlantic City clinic for surgery to repair damage to his nose and respiratory tract caused by his ring career and several car crashes. However, complications occurred and he died of heart failure on October 22, 1926, at 2:30 pm. Greb was buried at Calvary Cemetery in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. \u003c\/span\u003eOffered here is a second generation photograph of Harry Greb's funeral.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a second generation photograph depicting Harry Greb's funeral. Bold, clear image. Mounted on archieval board. Not creased or torn. Clean with no staining. 4\" x 5 3\/4.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43487190614251,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/GrebFuneralWP1.jpg?v=1666269721"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-signed-large-format-photograph-psa-dna-beckett","title":"GREB, HARRY SIGNED LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPH PSA\/DNA \u0026 BECKETT)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eEdward Henry Greb (June 6, 1894 – October 22, 1926) was an American professional boxer. Nicknamed \"The Pittsburgh Windmill\", he was the American light heavyweight champion from 1922 to 1923 and world middleweight champion from 1923 to 1926. He fought a recorded 298 times in his 13 year-career, which began at around 140 pounds. He fought against the best opposition the talent-rich 1910s and 20s could provide him, frequently squaring off against light heavyweights and even heavyweights. Greb had a highly aggressive, very fast, swarming style of fighting and buried his opponents under a blizzard of punches. He was elusive with very good footwork to jump in and out on opponents. He was also a master at dirty fighting and had no qualms about employing all manner of dubious tactics, such as spinning his opponent and using the heel and laces of his gloves. Greb often got as much as he gave and unbeknownst to the press continued to fight a number of matches even as he became blind in one eye, due to an injury suffered in an earlier match. The 'Pittsburgh Windmill' was also very durable, suffering only 2 TKO losses in his whole career. The first was in his seventh bout when he was knocked out by an opponent who heavily outweighed him, the second happened 3 years later when Greb broke the radius of his left arm. Greb finished the round but was unable to continue the fight. Greb's ultimate weakness may have been his lack of knockout power; although he was able to hurt and bust up many opponents due to the constant onslaught of clean punches he landed on them, he rarely stopped them. He launched a vicious beating on Gene Tunney on two separate occasions, cutting him and hurting him badly, but was unable to knock him out both times. It was the same process with many opponents. Widely considered one of the best fighters of all time, Greb was named the 7th greatest fighter of the past 80 years by the Ring Magazine, the 5th greatest fighter of all-time by historian Bert Sugar and ranked as the #1 middleweight and the #2 pound-for-pound fighter of all-time by the International Boxing Research Organization. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Greb as the #3 ranked middleweight of all-time and #17 greatest pound-for-pound fighter ever. Offered here is an original, large format photograph of Harry Greb as light heavyweight champion which he has boldly signed and inscibed to his trainer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original, large format, promotional photo of Greb in period dress. Photographer stamp for Apeda at lower right. Bold, clear image. Corner creases. Clipped corners and edge wear, all outside the image and autograph. Tape repair on back to reinforce corner. Boldly signed in fountain pen, \"To a Real Pal and \"Trainer\" Joe Sanders With best Wishes from Harry Greb.\" Not stained. 11\" x 14.\" Exceptionally rare. Comes with full letters of authenticity from PSA\/DNA with their cert # AL39811 and Beckett with their cert # AC01264.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43847524778219,"sku":"","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/GrebSP1Sanders.jpg?v=1679165738"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-frank-zenke-on-site-exhibition-poster-1924","title":"GREB, HARRY-FRANK ZENKE ON SITE EXHIBITION POSTER (1924)","description":"\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eHarry Greb fought nearly 300 bouts in his thirteen-year career, squaring off forty-five times in 1919 alone, with a high-volume attacking style that earned him the nickname \"The Pittsburgh Windmill.\" Virtually every accounting of the top pound-for-pound fighters in history--from Ring Magazine to Boxrec to Bert Sugar--finds Greb firmly ranked in the top ten, with the International Boxing Research Organization (IBRO) picking him second behind only Sugar Ray Robinson. The American Light Heavyweight Champion from 1922-23 and World Middleweight Champion from 1923-26, Greb became the only man in history to defeat Gene Tunney in a bout that earned Ring Magazine's \"Fight of the Year\" honors for 1922. He would face sixteen future Hall of Famers in forty-eight total bouts, going 33-9-6 against them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rare Greb fight on site poster offered here dates from a June 6, 1924 six round exhibition at the St. Bonaventure College Gymnasium in Olean, New York. The Pittsburgh Bearcat faced off against George Kenneally in the opening two rounds before taking on Frank Zenke, one of his trusted sparring partners, in the final four rounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis heavy stock poster exhibits some creasing, tear at top right corner (repaired with tape on back), chip to lower left corner and evidence of water damage at top. However, these distractions are understandable and relatively mild, when one considers the age and scarcity of the piece, and they do not significantly detract from its overall display appeal. Measures approximately 15.5x10.25\". This is the first Harry Greb  fight poster we have ever offered. Exceedingly rare.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"JO Sports, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43847529627883,"sku":"","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/products\/Greb-ZenkePoster7.jpg?v=1679166615"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-happy-littleton-on-site-ticket-stub-1921","title":"GREB, HARRY-HAPPY LITTLETON ON SITE TICKET STUB (1921)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn April 1, 1921 at the Louisiana Auditorium in New Orleans Harry Greb fought Happy Littleton in the featured match. Greb won a 15 round decision. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOfficial decision according to reports in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNew Orleans Item\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNew Orleans States\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNew Orleans Times-Picayune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAccording to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePittsburgh Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, Greb won eleven rounds and Littleton four. Greb overwhelmed his opponent in the last four rounds with his buzzsaw attack and Happy was nearly helpless at the bell, but kept his feet. Offered here is an original, on site, ticket stub for this event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an original, on site, ticket stub which names the fighters and venue and includes a seat number. Bold print. Slight discoloration on border. Not creased or torn. Paper residue on back from mounting in an album. 2\" x 2 1\/2. Exceedingly rare and early Harry Greb ticket stub.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43937017266411,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/Greb-LittletonStub1.jpg?v=1683390623"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-tiger-flowers-letterhead-rare-1924","title":"GREB, HARRY-TIGER FLOWERS LETTERHEAD (RARE-1924)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn August 21, 1924 at Legion Stadium in Fremont, Ohio world middleweight champion Harry Greb defended his title against Tiger Flowers. Greb won a ten round decision. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOpinions about the winner varied, but the majority were for Greb. The Fremont Daily News scored for Flowers, as did the Toledo News-Bee, Toledo Blade, Columbus Citizen and Akron Press. Greb was tabbed the winner by the Fremont Daily Register, Columbus Evening Dispatch, Toledo Times, Detroit News, Sandusky Star Journal, Pittsburgh Gazette Times, Lorain Times Herald, Tiffin Advertiser, Mansfield News, Pittsburgh Post, Fostoria Daily Review, Cleveland News and Findlay Morning Republican. The Sandusky Register scored the fight a draw, but mentioned that of three rounds in which a fighter was far out in front, two belonged to Flowers. The newspaper decision from the Elyria Chronicle Telegram went to Greb. Regis Welsh, sports editor of the Pittsburgh Post, was on hand and said that 12, 000 persons attended. Welsh scored it as follows: 1st round even; Flowers won the 2nd; Greb won the 3rd, 4th and 5th; Flowers got an edge in the 6th; and Greb won each of the last four rounds. Welsh described Flowers as a southpaw, \"awkward, covering up, wild-swinging.\" For once Greb met someone as unorthodox as himself. Flowers did well for six rounds even though lacking a hard punch. After that he seemed to tire, \"grew more timid as the bout wore on, and was at sea against Greb's windmill tactics, speed, and roughhouse.\" Afterward, Walk Miller (Flowers's manager) claimed victory, and his unrelenting publicity campaign did have the effect of making his fighter much better known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is original letterhead which advertises this fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is original letterhead which names the fighters, date and venue. Bold color and print. Unused. Slight age spotting otherwise clean front and back. Slight fold in lower left corner and small closed tear on right edge. 8 1\/2\" x 11.\" Rare, the only we have seen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44023184326891,"sku":"","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/Greb-FlowersLetterhead1.jpg?v=1688674807"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-photo-postcard-early-20th-century","title":"GREB, HARRY PHOTO POSTCARD (EARLY 20TH CENTURY)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eEdward Henry Greb (June 6, 1894 – October 22, 1926) was an American professional boxer. Nicknamed \"The Pittsburgh Windmill\", he was the American light heavyweight champion from 1922 to 1923 and world middleweight champion from 1923 to 1926. He fought a recorded 298 times in his 13 year-career, which began at around 140 pounds. He fought against the best opposition the talent-rich 1910s and 20s could provide him, frequently squaring off against light heavyweights and even heavyweights. Greb had a highly aggressive, very fast, swarming style of fighting and buried his opponents under a blizzard of punches. He was elusive with very good footwork to jump in and out on opponents. He was also a master at dirty fighting and had no qualms about employing all manner of dubious tactics, such as spinning his opponent and using the heel and laces of his gloves. Greb often got as much as he gave and unbeknownst to the press continued to fight a number of matches even as he became blind in one eye, due to an injury suffered in an earlier match. The 'Pittsburgh Windmill' was also very durable, suffering only 2 TKO losses in his whole career. The first was in his seventh bout when he was knocked out by an opponent who heavily outweighed him, the second happened 3 years later when Greb broke the radius of his left arm. Greb finished the round but was unable to continue the fight. Greb's ultimate weakness may have been his lack of knockout power; although he was able to hurt and bust up many opponents due to the constant onslaught of clean punches he landed on them, he rarely stopped them. He launched a vicious beating on Gene Tunney on two separate occasions, cutting him and hurting him badly, but was unable to knock him out both times. It was the same process with many opponents. Widely considered one of the best fighters of all time, Greb was named the 7th greatest fighter of the past 80 years by the Ring Magazine, the 5th greatest fighter of all-time by historian Bert Sugar and ranked as the #1 middleweight and the #2 pound-for-pound fighter of all-time by the International Boxing Research Organization. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Greb as the #3 ranked middleweight of all-time and #17 greatest pound-for-pound fighter ever. Offered here is an original, photo postcard of Harry Greb as lmiddleweight champion.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original, photo postcard of Harry Greb as middleweight champion in full fiht pose. Unused. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 3 3\/8\" x 5 3\/8.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44023285776619,"sku":"","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/GrebPC1.jpg?v=1688677844"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-type-1-training-camp-photo-1926-training-for-flowers","title":"GREB, HARRY TYPE 1 TRAINING CAMP PHOTO (1926-TRAINING FOR FLOWERS)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn February 26, 1926 at Madison Square Garden in New York world middleweight champion Harry Greb fought Tiger Flowers with his title on the line. Flowers won a unanimous 15 round decision and the title. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe NY Times, NY Daily News, Brooklyn Standard Union, Brooklyn Times and Brooklyn Citizen agreed with the verdict. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle scored it a draw. Frank Getty of the United Press stated that \"many experts figured that the worst the former champion should have had was a draw, for Greb was the stronger puncher and at times had Flowers in real trouble.\" Hype Igoe stated that \"the decision was met with deathly silence by the crowd. To some it was a just verdict. To others it was unfair to Greb..My own tally had Greb out in front by a margin of two rounds- five for Flowers, seven for Greb and the others even.\" Regis Welsh of the Pittsburgh Post had Greb winning 8-5-2 on rounds. Greb did suffer a cut eyebrow in round 3, his first since he fought Bob Roper in Buffalo. Greb fought flat-footed and was wild, not in his best form. Referee Smith voted for Greb while both judges favored Flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOffered here is an original, Type 1 photograph depicting Harry Greb training for the fight on February 22, 1926, 4 days before the bout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e This \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis an original, Type 1 photograph depicting Harry Greb training for the fight on February 22, 1926, 4 days before the bout. Stamp and caption on back from International Newsreel. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Crease in upper left corner. No tears. 8\" x 10.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44648310669547,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/GrebTrainingWP1.jpg?v=1708547172"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-original-type-1-photo-1923-training-for-wilson","title":"GREB, HARRY ORIGINAL TYPE 1 PHOTO (1923-TRAINING FOR WILSON)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn August 31, 1923 at the Polo Grounds in New York Johnny Wilson defended his world middleweight title against Harry Greb. Greb won a unanimous 15 round decision and the title. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePittsburgh Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereported that Greb did not fight in his usual cyclonic style. Evidently fearing disqualification he boxed in orthodox style. Wilson punched mainly for the body, winning the 10th, 14th, and 15th rounds. Greb took all of the others. The 8th was Harry's best round, and next to that the second. Greb won beyond argument even though he fought flat-footed. He was too quick and busy for the plodding Wilson. Nevertheless, it was not of Harry's better showings. (This is from the report of Regis Welsh.) Some writers thought that Greb still used a lot of rough tactics. One writer thought that the fight was close. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Daily Eagle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrooklyn Standard Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eall gave Greb 13 rounds and two for Wilson. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egave Greb 11 rounds. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escored 10 rounds for Greb. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Telegram\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Citizen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrooklyn Times Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escored it for Greb as well. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an original, type 1 wire photo depicting Harry Greb training with a medicine ball for this fight at his training camp at Manhasset, Long Island on August 20, 1923.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original International Newsreel type 1 wire photo with their stamp and full caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Small creases in three corners. No tears. Mild center crease. Minor surface wear and a photo repair at his lower left leg. None of which takes away from the superb imagery. 6 1\/2\" x 8 1\/2.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47826123653355,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/GrebMedicineBallWP1.jpg?v=1771423141"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-original-type-1-photo-1923-training-for-wilson-1","title":"GREB, HARRY ORIGINAL TYPE 1 PHOTO (1923-TRAINING FOR WILSON)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn August 31, 1923 at the Polo Grounds in New York Johnny Wilson defended his world middleweight title against Harry Greb. Greb won a unanimous 15 round decision and the title. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePittsburgh Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereported that Greb did not fight in his usual cyclonic style. Evidently fearing disqualification he boxed in orthodox style. Wilson punched mainly for the body, winning the 10th, 14th, and 15th rounds. Greb took all of the others. The 8th was Harry's best round, and next to that the second. Greb won beyond argument even though he fought flat-footed. He was too quick and busy for the plodding Wilson. Nevertheless, it was not of Harry's better showings. (This is from the report of Regis Welsh.) Some writers thought that Greb still used a lot of rough tactics. One writer thought that the fight was close. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Daily Eagle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrooklyn Standard Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eall gave Greb 13 rounds and two for Wilson. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egave Greb 11 rounds. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escored 10 rounds for Greb. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Telegram\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Citizen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrooklyn Times Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escored it for Greb as well. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an original, type 1 wire photo depicting Harry Greb training with an ax chopping wood for this fight at his training camp at Manhasset, Long Island on August 20, 1923.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original International Newsreel type 1 wire photo with their stamp and full caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Small creases in corners. No tears. Clean front and back. Superb imagery. 6 1\/2\" x 8 1\/2.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47826317443307,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/GrebChoppingWood1.jpg?v=1771424837"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-original-type-1-photo-1923-training-for-wilson-2","title":"GREB, HARRY ORIGINAL TYPE 1 PHOTO (1923-TRAINING FOR WILSON)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn August 31, 1923 at the Polo Grounds in New York Johnny Wilson defended his world middleweight title against Harry Greb. Greb won a unanimous 15 round decision and the title. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePittsburgh Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereported that Greb did not fight in his usual cyclonic style. Evidently fearing disqualification he boxed in orthodox style. Wilson punched mainly for the body, winning the 10th, 14th, and 15th rounds. Greb took all of the others. The 8th was Harry's best round, and next to that the second. Greb won beyond argument even though he fought flat-footed. He was too quick and busy for the plodding Wilson. Nevertheless, it was not of Harry's better showings. (This is from the report of Regis Welsh.) Some writers thought that Greb still used a lot of rough tactics. One writer thought that the fight was close. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Daily Eagle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrooklyn Standard Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eall gave Greb 13 rounds and two for Wilson. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egave Greb 11 rounds. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escored 10 rounds for Greb. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Telegram\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Citizen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrooklyn Times Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escored it for Greb as well. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an original, type 1 wire photo depicting Harry Greb training with skipping rope for this fight at his training camp at Manhasset, Long Island on August 21, 1923.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original International Newsreel type 1 wire photo with their stamp and full caption on the back. Bold, clear image. One crease on left side and small creases in corners with clipped lower corners. No tears. Minor edge wear. Clean front and back. The defects do not detract from the superb imagery. 6 1\/2\" x 8 1\/2.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47826384060651,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/GrebSkippingRopeWP1.jpg?v=1771427036"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-original-type-1-photo-1923-training-for-wilson-3","title":"GREB, HARRY ORIGINAL TYPE 1 PHOTO (1923-TRAINING FOR WILSON)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn August 31, 1923 at the Polo Grounds in New York Johnny Wilson defended his world middleweight title against Harry Greb. Greb won a unanimous 15 round decision and the title. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePittsburgh Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereported that Greb did not fight in his usual cyclonic style. Evidently fearing disqualification he boxed in orthodox style. Wilson punched mainly for the body, winning the 10th, 14th, and 15th rounds. Greb took all of the others. The 8th was Harry's best round, and next to that the second. Greb won beyond argument even though he fought flat-footed. He was too quick and busy for the plodding Wilson. Nevertheless, it was not of Harry's better showings. (This is from the report of Regis Welsh.) Some writers thought that Greb still used a lot of rough tactics. One writer thought that the fight was close. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Daily Eagle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrooklyn Standard Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eall gave Greb 13 rounds and two for Wilson. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egave Greb 11 rounds. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escored 10 rounds for Greb. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Telegram\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Citizen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrooklyn Times Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escored it for Greb as well. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an original, type 1 wire photo depicting Harry Greb taking a break from training for this fight with his daughter and sister at his training camp at Manhasset, Long Island on August 21, 1923.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original International Newsreel type 1 wire photo with their stamp and full caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Small creases in corners and a small clip at lower right. No tears. Clean front and back. Superb imagery. 6 1\/2\" x 8 1\/2.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47826482200811,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/GrebBanjoWP1.jpg?v=1771434043"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-original-type-1-photo-1923-training-for-wilson-4","title":"GREB, HARRY ORIGINAL TYPE 1 PHOTO (1923-TRAINING FOR WILSON)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn August 31, 1923 at the Polo Grounds in New York Johnny Wilson defended his world middleweight title against Harry Greb. Greb won a unanimous 15 round decision and the title. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePittsburgh Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereported that Greb did not fight in his usual cyclonic style. Evidently fearing disqualification he boxed in orthodox style. Wilson punched mainly for the body, winning the 10th, 14th, and 15th rounds. Greb took all of the others. The 8th was Harry's best round, and next to that the second. Greb won beyond argument even though he fought flat-footed. He was too quick and busy for the plodding Wilson. Nevertheless, it was not of Harry's better showings. (This is from the report of Regis Welsh.) Some writers thought that Greb still used a lot of rough tactics. One writer thought that the fight was close. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Daily Eagle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrooklyn Standard Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eall gave Greb 13 rounds and two for Wilson. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egave Greb 11 rounds. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escored 10 rounds for Greb. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Telegram\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Citizen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrooklyn Times Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escored it for Greb as well. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an original, type 1 wire photo depicting Harry Greb doing some roadwork with his camp including his daughter and sister for this fight at his training camp at Manhasset, Long Island 1n August, 1923.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original International Newsreel type 1 wire photo with their stamp on the back. Bold, clear image. Small crease in upper right corner and corner wear. No tears. Clean front and back. Superb imagery. 6 1\/2\" x 8 1\/2.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47826661277931,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/GrebJoggingWP1.jpg?v=1771437609"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-original-type-1-photo-1923-training-for-wilson-5","title":"GREB, HARRY ORIGINAL TYPE 1 PHOTO (1923-TRAINING FOR WILSON)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn August 31, 1923 at the Polo Grounds in New York Johnny Wilson defended his world middleweight title against Harry Greb. Greb won a unanimous 15 round decision and the title. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePittsburgh Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereported that Greb did not fight in his usual cyclonic style. Evidently fearing disqualification he boxed in orthodox style. Wilson punched mainly for the body, winning the 10th, 14th, and 15th rounds. Greb took all of the others. The 8th was Harry's best round, and next to that the second. Greb won beyond argument even though he fought flat-footed. He was too quick and busy for the plodding Wilson. Nevertheless, it was not of Harry's better showings. (This is from the report of Regis Welsh.) Some writers thought that Greb still used a lot of rough tactics. One writer thought that the fight was close. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Daily Eagle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrooklyn Standard Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eall gave Greb 13 rounds and two for Wilson. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egave Greb 11 rounds. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escored 10 rounds for Greb. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Telegram\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Citizen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrooklyn Times Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escored it for Greb as well. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an original, type 1 wire photo depicting Harry Greb taking a break in training with his daughter and sister for this fight at his training camp at Manhasset, Long Island in August, 1923.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original C.Curtis, Photo News type 1 wire photo with their stamp  on the back. Bold, clear image. Small creases in corners. Closed tear at top border. Clean front and back. Superb imagery. 6 1\/2\" x 8 1\/2.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47826685526251,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/Greb-Child-SisterTearWP1.jpg?v=1771438316"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-johnny-wilson-original-type-1-action-wire-photo-1923","title":"GREB, HARRY-JOHNNY WILSON ORIGINAL TYPE 1 ACTION WIRE PHOTO (1923)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn August 31, 1923 at the Polo Grounds in New York Johnny Wilson defended his world middleweight title against Harry Greb. Greb won a unanimous 15 round decision and the title. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePittsburgh Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereported that Greb did not fight in his usual cyclonic style. Evidently fearing disqualification he boxed in orthodox style. Wilson punched mainly for the body, winning the 10th, 14th, and 15th rounds. Greb took all of the others. The 8th was Harry's best round, and next to that the second. Greb won beyond argument even though he fought flat-footed. He was too quick and busy for the plodding Wilson. Nevertheless, it was not of Harry's better showings. (This is from the report of Regis Welsh.) Some writers thought that Greb still used a lot of rough tactics. One writer thought that the fight was close. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Daily Eagle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrooklyn Standard Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eall gave Greb 13 rounds and two for Wilson. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egave Greb 11 rounds. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escored 10 rounds for Greb. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Telegram\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Citizen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrooklyn Times Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escored it for Greb as well. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an original, type 1 wire photo depicting Harry Greb and Johnny Wilson in action during their fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original International Newsreel type 1 wire photo with their stamp  on the back. Bold image. Mild edge and corner wear.  Clean front and back. 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Wilson punched mainly for the body, winning the 10th, 14th, and 15th rounds. Greb took all of the others. The 8th was Harry's best round, and next to that the second. Greb won beyond argument even though he fought flat-footed. He was too quick and busy for the plodding Wilson. Nevertheless, it was not of Harry's better showings. (This is from the report of Regis Welsh.) Some writers thought that Greb still used a lot of rough tactics. One writer thought that the fight was close. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Daily Eagle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrooklyn Standard Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eall gave Greb 13 rounds and two for Wilson. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egave Greb 11 rounds. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escored 10 rounds for Greb. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Telegram\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Citizen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrooklyn Times Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escored it for Greb as well. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an original, type 1 wire photo depicting Harry Greb and Johnny Wilson in action during their fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original International Newsreel type 1 wire photo with their stamp and full caption on the back. Bold , clear image. Not creased or torn. Mild edge and corner wear.  Clean front and back. 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Wilson punched mainly for the body, winning the 10th, 14th, and 15th rounds. Greb took all of the others. The 8th was Harry's best round, and next to that the second. Greb won beyond argument even though he fought flat-footed. He was too quick and busy for the plodding Wilson. Nevertheless, it was not of Harry's better showings. (This is from the report of Regis Welsh.) Some writers thought that Greb still used a lot of rough tactics. One writer thought that the fight was close. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Daily Eagle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrooklyn Standard Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eall gave Greb 13 rounds and two for Wilson. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Sun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egave Greb 11 rounds. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escored 10 rounds for Greb. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Telegram\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Citizen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrooklyn Times Union\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003escored it for Greb as well. All accounts showed that it was an ordinary fight, lacking thrills. Neither man was ever in danger of being stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an original, type 1 wire photo depicting Harry Greb and Johnny Wilson in action during their fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original International Newsreel type 1 wire photo with their full caption on the back. Bold image. Mild edge and corner wear.  Not creased or torn. Clean front and back. Superb imagery. 6 1\/2\" x 8 1\/2.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the finest quality action original photos of Harry Greb we have handled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47827084640491,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/Greb-Wilson-RefereeWP1_076e12ba-8ffc-412a-adbc-8cb086ff7535.jpg?v=1771447844"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-jackie-clark-original-type-1-photo-1917","title":"GREB, HARRY-JACKIE CLARK ORIGINAL TYPE 1 PHOTO (1924)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn May 5, 1924 at the Ben Franklin Arena in Kenilworth, Maryland Harry Greb and Jackie Clark fought for the 4th time. Greb stopped Clark in the 2nd round. \u003cspan\u003eGreb simply overwhelmed Clark. Jackie was in to last as long as he could, but he couldn't avoid Greb's blows. After a rocky first round, Clark was floored in the second. He got up at \"7,\" but was a chopping block and the referee stopped it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an exceedingly rare, original, type 1 photograph which depicts the two fighters in the ring shaking hands before the bout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis \u003cspan\u003eis an exceedingly rare, original, type 1 photograph which depicts the two fighters in the ring shaking hands before the bout. Labeled on reverse and the reverse is stamped by Pacific and Atlantic Photos, Inc. Bold, clear, crisp image. Not creased or torn. Minor marks on white border. 6 1\/2\" x 8 1\/2.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the nicer and earlier photos of Harry Greb we have offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47844783587563,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/Greb-ClarkWP1.jpg?v=1771508549"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-original-type-1-photo-at-training-camp","title":"GREB, HARRY ORIGINAL TYPE 1 PHOTO (AT TRAINING CAMP)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eEdward Henry Greb (June 6, 1894 – October 22, 1926) was an American professional boxer. Nicknamed \"The Pittsburgh Windmill\", he was the American light heavyweight champion from 1922 to 1923 and world middleweight champion from 1923 to 1926. He fought a recorded 298 times in his 13 year-career, which began at around 140 pounds. He fought against the best opposition the talent-rich 1910s and 20s could provide him, frequently squaring off against light heavyweights and even heavyweights. Greb had a highly aggressive, very fast, swarming style of fighting and buried his opponents under a blizzard of punches. He was elusive with very good footwork to jump in and out on opponents. He was also a master at dirty fighting and had no qualms about employing all manner of dubious tactics, such as spinning his opponent and using the heel and laces of his gloves. Greb often got as much as he gave and unbeknownst to the press continued to fight a number of matches even as he became blind in one eye, due to an injury suffered in an earlier match. The 'Pittsburgh Windmill' was also very durable, suffering only 2 TKO losses in his whole career. The first was in his seventh bout when he was knocked out by an opponent who heavily outweighed him, the second happened 3 years later when Greb broke the radius of his left arm. Greb finished the round but was unable to continue the fight. Greb's ultimate weakness may have been his lack of knockout power; although he was able to hurt and bust up many opponents due to the constant onslaught of clean punches he landed on them, he rarely stopped them. He launched a vicious beating on Gene Tunney on two separate occasions, cutting him and hurting him badly, but was unable to knock him out both times. It was the same process with many opponents. Widely considered one of the best fighters of all time, Greb was named the 7th greatest fighter of the past 80 years by the Ring Magazine, the 5th greatest fighter of all-time by historian Bert Sugar and ranked as the #1 middleweight and the #2 pound-for-pound fighter of all-time by the International Boxing Research Organization. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Greb as the #3 ranked middleweight of all-time and #17 greatest pound-for-pound fighter ever. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an original, type 1 photograph of Harry Greb in the ring at his training camp as his sister and his daughter look on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original, C. Curtis Photo, News, type 1 photograph with the stamp on back with a pencil label. Bold, clear image. Small corner creases and corner wear. 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He fought against the best opposition the talent-rich 1910s and 20s could provide him, frequently squaring off against light heavyweights and even heavyweights. Greb had a highly aggressive, very fast, swarming style of fighting and buried his opponents under a blizzard of punches. He was elusive with very good footwork to jump in and out on opponents. He was also a master at dirty fighting and had no qualms about employing all manner of dubious tactics, such as spinning his opponent and using the heel and laces of his gloves. Greb often got as much as he gave and unbeknownst to the press continued to fight a number of matches even as he became blind in one eye, due to an injury suffered in an earlier match. The 'Pittsburgh Windmill' was also very durable, suffering only 2 TKO losses in his whole career. The first was in his seventh bout when he was knocked out by an opponent who heavily outweighed him, the second happened 3 years later when Greb broke the radius of his left arm. Greb finished the round but was unable to continue the fight. Greb's ultimate weakness may have been his lack of knockout power; although he was able to hurt and bust up many opponents due to the constant onslaught of clean punches he landed on them, he rarely stopped them. He launched a vicious beating on Gene Tunney on two separate occasions, cutting him and hurting him badly, but was unable to knock him out both times. It was the same process with many opponents. Widely considered one of the best fighters of all time, Greb was named the 7th greatest fighter of the past 80 years by the Ring Magazine, the 5th greatest fighter of all-time by historian Bert Sugar and ranked as the #1 middleweight and the #2 pound-for-pound fighter of all-time by the International Boxing Research Organization. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Greb as the #3 ranked middleweight of all-time and #17 greatest pound-for-pound fighter ever. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an original, type 1 photograph of Harry Greb in the ring at his training camp playing with his daughter. Likely in Manhasset, Long Island in August 1923 as he was preparing for Johnny Wilson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original, International Newsreel, type 1 photograph with the stamp on back. Bold, clear image. Small corner creases and corner wear. Surface wear at top right corner.  6 1\/2\" x 8 1\/2.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47845097439467,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/GrebChildPunchingWP1.jpg?v=1771510236"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-tiger-flowers-original-type-1-photo-1926-weigh-in","title":"GREB, HARRY-TIGER FLOWERS ORIGINAL TYPE 1 PHOTO (1926-WEIGH-IN)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eOn February 26, 1926 at Madison Square Garden in New York world middleweight champion Harry Greb fought Tiger Flowers with his title on the line. Flowers won a unanimous 15 round decision and the title. \u003cspan\u003eThe NY Times, NY Daily News, Brooklyn Standard Union, Brooklyn Times and Brooklyn Citizen agreed with the verdict. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle scored it a draw. Frank Getty of the United Press stated that \"many experts figured that the worst the former champion should have had was a draw, for Greb was the stronger puncher and at times had Flowers in real trouble.\" Hype Igoe stated that \"the decision was met with deathly silence by the crowd. To some it was a just verdict. To others it was unfair to Greb..My own tally had Greb out in front by a margin of two rounds- five for Flowers, seven for Greb and the others even.\" Regis Welsh of the Pittsburgh Post had Greb winning 8-5-2 on rounds. Greb did suffer a cut eyebrow in round 3, his first since he fought Bob Roper in Buffalo. Greb fought flat-footed and was wild, not in his best form. Referee Smith voted for Greb while both judges favored Flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an original, Type 1 photograph depicting Harry Greb and Tiger Flowers weighing in for this fight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e This \u003cspan\u003eis an original, Type 1 photograph depicting Harry Greb and Tiger Flowers weighing in for this fight. Stamp on back from International Newsreel. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Small hole near lower border. Closed tear on right edge. 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Frank Getty of the United Press stated that \"many experts figured that the worst the former champion should have had was a draw, for Greb was the stronger puncher and at times had Flowers in real trouble.\" Hype Igoe stated that \"the decision was met with deathly silence by the crowd. To some it was a just verdict. To others it was unfair to Greb..My own tally had Greb out in front by a margin of two rounds- five for Flowers, seven for Greb and the others even.\" Regis Welsh of the Pittsburgh Post had Greb winning 8-5-2 on rounds. Greb did suffer a cut eyebrow in round 3, his first since he fought Bob Roper in Buffalo. Greb fought flat-footed and was wild, not in his best form. Referee Smith voted for Greb while both judges favored Flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an original, Type 1 photograph depicting Harry Greb getting some advice from Philadelphia Jack O'Brien before his fight with Tiger Flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e This \u003cspan\u003eis an  original, Type 1 photograph depicting Harry Greb getting some advice from Philadelphia Jack O'Brien before his fight with Tiger Flowers. Bold, clear image. Full caption on reverse. Edge and corner wear. Tack holes at top white border not affecting image. 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He fought a recorded 298 times in his 13 year-career, which began at around 140 pounds. He fought against the best opposition the talent-rich 1910s and 20s could provide him, frequently squaring off against light heavyweights and even heavyweights. Greb had a highly aggressive, very fast, swarming style of fighting and buried his opponents under a blizzard of punches. He was elusive with very good footwork to jump in and out on opponents. He was also a master at dirty fighting and had no qualms about employing all manner of dubious tactics, such as spinning his opponent and using the heel and laces of his gloves. Greb often got as much as he gave and unbeknownst to the press continued to fight a number of matches even as he became blind in one eye, due to an injury suffered in an earlier match. The 'Pittsburgh Windmill' was also very durable, suffering only 2 TKO losses in his whole career. The first was in his seventh bout when he was knocked out by an opponent who heavily outweighed him, the second happened 3 years later when Greb broke the radius of his left arm. Greb finished the round but was unable to continue the fight. Greb's ultimate weakness may have been his lack of knockout power; although he was able to hurt and bust up many opponents due to the constant onslaught of clean punches he landed on them, he rarely stopped them. He launched a vicious beating on Gene Tunney on two separate occasions, cutting him and hurting him badly, but was unable to knock him out both times. It was the same process with many opponents. Widely considered one of the best fighters of all time, Greb was named the 7th greatest fighter of the past 80 years by the Ring Magazine, the 5th greatest fighter of all-time by historian Bert Sugar and ranked as the #1 middleweight and the #2 pound-for-pound fighter of all-time by the International Boxing Research Organization. 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He fought against the best opposition the talent-rich 1910s and 20s could provide him, frequently squaring off against light heavyweights and even heavyweights. Greb had a highly aggressive, very fast, swarming style of fighting and buried his opponents under a blizzard of punches. He was elusive with very good footwork to jump in and out on opponents. He was also a master at dirty fighting and had no qualms about employing all manner of dubious tactics, such as spinning his opponent and using the heel and laces of his gloves. Greb often got as much as he gave and unbeknownst to the press continued to fight a number of matches even as he became blind in one eye, due to an injury suffered in an earlier match. The 'Pittsburgh Windmill' was also very durable, suffering only 2 TKO losses in his whole career. The first was in his seventh bout when he was knocked out by an opponent who heavily outweighed him, the second happened 3 years later when Greb broke the radius of his left arm. Greb finished the round but was unable to continue the fight. Greb's ultimate weakness may have been his lack of knockout power; although he was able to hurt and bust up many opponents due to the constant onslaught of clean punches he landed on them, he rarely stopped them. He launched a vicious beating on Gene Tunney on two separate occasions, cutting him and hurting him badly, but was unable to knock him out both times. It was the same process with many opponents. Widely considered one of the best fighters of all time, Greb was named the 7th greatest fighter of the past 80 years by the Ring Magazine, the 5th greatest fighter of all-time by historian Bert Sugar and ranked as the #1 middleweight and the #2 pound-for-pound fighter of all-time by the International Boxing Research Organization. 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Greb had a highly aggressive, very fast, swarming style of fighting and buried his opponents under a blizzard of punches. He was elusive with very good footwork to jump in and out on opponents. He was also a master at dirty fighting and had no qualms about employing all manner of dubious tactics, such as spinning his opponent and using the heel and laces of his gloves. Greb often got as much as he gave and unbeknownst to the press continued to fight a number of matches even as he became blind in one eye, due to an injury suffered in an earlier match. The 'Pittsburgh Windmill' was also very durable, suffering only 2 TKO losses in his whole career. The first was in his seventh bout when he was knocked out by an opponent who heavily outweighed him, the second happened 3 years later when Greb broke the radius of his left arm. Greb finished the round but was unable to continue the fight. Greb's ultimate weakness may have been his lack of knockout power; although he was able to hurt and bust up many opponents due to the constant onslaught of clean punches he landed on them, he rarely stopped them. He launched a vicious beating on Gene Tunney on two separate occasions, cutting him and hurting him badly, but was unable to knock him out both times. It was the same process with many opponents. Widely considered one of the best fighters of all time, Greb was named the 7th greatest fighter of the past 80 years by the Ring Magazine, the 5th greatest fighter of all-time by historian Bert Sugar and ranked as the #1 middleweight and the #2 pound-for-pound fighter of all-time by the International Boxing Research Organization. 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Clean front and back.  6 1\/2\" x 8 1\/2.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47977862070507,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/GrebPose8x10WP1.jpg?v=1773953634"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-original-photo","title":"GREB, HARRY ORIGINAL PHOTO","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eEdward Henry Greb (June 6, 1894 – October 22, 1926) was an American professional boxer. Nicknamed \"The Pittsburgh Windmill\", he was the American light heavyweight champion from 1922 to 1923 and world middleweight champion from 1923 to 1926. He fought a recorded 298 times in his 13 year-career, which began at around 140 pounds. He fought against the best opposition the talent-rich 1910s and 20s could provide him, frequently squaring off against light heavyweights and even heavyweights. Greb had a highly aggressive, very fast, swarming style of fighting and buried his opponents under a blizzard of punches. He was elusive with very good footwork to jump in and out on opponents. He was also a master at dirty fighting and had no qualms about employing all manner of dubious tactics, such as spinning his opponent and using the heel and laces of his gloves. Greb often got as much as he gave and unbeknownst to the press continued to fight a number of matches even as he became blind in one eye, due to an injury suffered in an earlier match. The 'Pittsburgh Windmill' was also very durable, suffering only 2 TKO losses in his whole career. The first was in his seventh bout when he was knocked out by an opponent who heavily outweighed him, the second happened 3 years later when Greb broke the radius of his left arm. Greb finished the round but was unable to continue the fight. Greb's ultimate weakness may have been his lack of knockout power; although he was able to hurt and bust up many opponents due to the constant onslaught of clean punches he landed on them, he rarely stopped them. He launched a vicious beating on Gene Tunney on two separate occasions, cutting him and hurting him badly, but was unable to knock him out both times. It was the same process with many opponents. Widely considered one of the best fighters of all time, Greb was named the 7th greatest fighter of the past 80 years by the Ring Magazine, the 5th greatest fighter of all-time by historian Bert Sugar and ranked as the #1 middleweight and the #2 pound-for-pound fighter of all-time by the International Boxing Research Organization. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Greb as the #3 ranked middleweight of all-time and #17 greatest pound-for-pound fighter ever. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an original, first generation photograph of Harry Greb in fight pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFULL DESCRIPTION: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an original, Wide World Photos first generation photograph of Harry Greb in fight pose with their stamp on the reverse. Bold, clear image. Not creased.. Clean front and back. Small border clips at lower left and right corners. 8\" x 10.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JO Sports Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47977864626411,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0469\/5733\/0588\/files\/GrebPoseHairWP1.jpg?v=1773954018"},{"product_id":"greb-harry-tiger-flowers-original-type-1-photo","title":"GREB, HARRY-TIGER FLOWERS ORIGINAL TYPE 1 PHOTO","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY: \u003c\/strong\u003eEdward Henry Greb (June 6, 1894 – October 22, 1926) was an American professional boxer. Nicknamed \"The Pittsburgh Windmill\", he was the American light heavyweight champion from 1922 to 1923 and world middleweight champion from 1923 to 1926. He fought a recorded 298 times in his 13 year-career, which began at around 140 pounds. He fought against the best opposition the talent-rich 1910s and 20s could provide him, frequently squaring off against light heavyweights and even heavyweights. Greb had a highly aggressive, very fast, swarming style of fighting and buried his opponents under a blizzard of punches. He was elusive with very good footwork to jump in and out on opponents. He was also a master at dirty fighting and had no qualms about employing all manner of dubious tactics, such as spinning his opponent and using the heel and laces of his gloves. Greb often got as much as he gave and unbeknownst to the press continued to fight a number of matches even as he became blind in one eye, due to an injury suffered in an earlier match. The 'Pittsburgh Windmill' was also very durable, suffering only 2 TKO losses in his whole career. The first was in his seventh bout when he was knocked out by an opponent who heavily outweighed him, the second happened 3 years later when Greb broke the radius of his left arm. Greb finished the round but was unable to continue the fight. Greb's ultimate weakness may have been his lack of knockout power; although he was able to hurt and bust up many opponents due to the constant onslaught of clean punches he landed on them, he rarely stopped them. He launched a vicious beating on Gene Tunney on two separate occasions, cutting him and hurting him badly, but was unable to knock him out both times. It was the same process with many opponents. Widely considered one of the best fighters of all time, Greb was named the 7th greatest fighter of the past 80 years by the Ring Magazine, the 5th greatest fighter of all-time by historian Bert Sugar and ranked as the #1 middleweight and the #2 pound-for-pound fighter of all-time by the International Boxing Research Organization. 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