OLIN, BOB INK SIGNATURE

Robert Lous "Bob" Olin (born July 4, 1908, in New York City; died December 16, 1956, in New York City) was an American boxer. He won the World Light Heavyweight Championship. In 1928 Olin won the New York City Golden Gloves 175 lbs Open Championship. He won all 35 of his amateur fights, including as well the New York Metropolitan AAU. His early career record was good, but spotty against the top talent of the division. Olin lost only 11 of his first 55 fights before battling former middleweight champion Lou Brouillard in 1934. In the span of three months in 1934, Olin was defeated twice by Brouillard. Surprisingly, he was still given a title shot later that year against world light-heavyweight champion Maxie Rosenbloom. The fight turned out to the be the last time that two Jewish fighters have fought for a world title. In 1934, he defeated Maxie Rosenbloom for the light heavyweight title in a dull fight. Many in the audience that day booed the effort of the two fighters. Olin's first title defense came less than a year later when he faced John Henry Lewis in October 1935. He lost the crown to John Henry Lewis. In June 1937, Lewis and Olin fought again for the championship and this time Olin was knocked out in the eighth round by the Hall of Famer. His trainer was Ray Arcel. He retired with a record of 55-27-4 (25 KO). Presented here is an ink signature of Olin which he has inscribed to the nephew of boxing announcer George Silverman.
This is a fountain pen ink signature which Olin has signed and inscribed boldly, "To my favorite announcer George for his special nephew Phillip Kerr good Luck always Bob Olin Former Lightheavyweight Champ of the World." Written on the back of a business card. One mild crease. Minor edge and corner wear. Clean front and back. 2" x 3 1/2."