Benny Leonard is either the #1 or #2 greatest lightweight of all time, depending on who you ask.  He held the title from May of 1917 to January 1925 and beat a Who's Who of Hall of Fame fighters in the process.  The Ghetto Wizard, considered the greatest of all Jewish champions, went on the vaudeville stage, starred in films, joined the Merchant Marines in World War II, and remained active in boxing as a referee; in fact, he suffered a fatal heart attack in 1947 while refereeing a bout. We are pleased to offer a variety of memorabilia spanning Leonard’s career starting from his earliest days as a fighter, including action and posed news photos, movie memorabilia, and large promotional items. A full list is on our website.

1917 Police Gazette cover and story

1917 photos (2) in Army uniform

1919 promo photo 7 x 11

1920 portrait by Bain News Service

1921 portrait

1922 photos (2) from Leonard-Kansas title fight

1924 Reputable Pictures publicity photo for serial The Flying Fists

1924 oversized lobby card from the serial The Evil Eye

1925 studio publicity photos (2) from serial The Flying Fists

1925 photo of Leonard and family

1926 Acme Newspictures photo of Leonard and HOFer Tommy Gibbons

1920s large mounted photo display

1920s oversized photo 14 x 10

1931 publicity photo 5 x 7 in formal wear

1933 Leonard sparring with HOFer Barney Ross

1940s Leonard in the Merchant Marine with HOFers Barney Ross, Mickey Walker and Tony Canzoneri

Snapshot of Leonard and writer Hype Igoe

Benny Leonard boxing glove vending machine charm