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Lot # 201: Gene Tunney Exhibition Fight Worn Gloves

Starting Bid: $250.00

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Item was in Auction "December 2005",
which ran from 11/22/2005 12:00 AM to
11/30/2005 9:00 PM



Fight worn gloves from one of the greatest who ever laced up the leathers. This esteemed pair came from a gentleman in the Northern California area whose family member got them from a 1920’s boxing exhibition that Gene Tunney was putting on at Stanford University. Remarkably, the gentleman asked for, and received, these gloves! These Spaldings are in fine condition and are tagged on the outside heel of the glove with the traditional white label. Above it you can make out clearly in vintage black ink letters, “Compliements of Harry…” Harry was likely a member of Tunney’s entourage who presented the gloves. Additionally, included is The Ring magazine from October 1927 featuring Tunney on the cover, condition EX.

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