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Lot # 749: PHILADELPHIA JACK O'BRIEN SIGNED ANTIQUE PHOTO

Starting Bid: $300.00

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Item was in Auction "Fall 2014",
which ran from 12/16/2014 12:00 AM to
1/16/2015 9:00 PM



Philadelphia Jack O'Brien was born on January 17, 1878, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He won the Light Heavyweight Title from Bob Fitzsimmons on December 20, 1905. He retired after fighting Ben Koch on June 17, 1912, with a final record of 148-12-19 with 51 KO's. Presented here is an antique photo of Philadelphia Jack O'Brien which he has boldly signed and inscribed to fellow fighter Fred Cooley and his wife. The first generation photo is by the notable Bushnell Studio of San Francisco and carries their stamp. Trimmed at the bottom. Exhibits some surface wear and soiling. Irregularly shaped to 10 3/4x13." Signed in fountain pen. Also accompanying this is a mounted magazine photo of Fred Cooley.

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