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[Exhibitman]

Judging from the subject, look and the paper it is 1920s.

I looked at the card under a microscope. The front is photoengraved. That is consistent with other cards of the era from Venezuela. It reminds me a lot of the 1931 Doble Aguilas but that might be a bit later because of the fighters. Clabby was active until 1923; the image is from the 1921 Exhibit card. The Burns is also from the 1921 Exhibit set, so that would be consistent. If more of them show up we might learn more.

[G1911]

Sometimes, the backs are nicer than the fronts. Thanks to DaveW, 5 very tough steps closer to the Master Set.

And to be perfectly on topic instead of non-boxers-from-what-is-primarily-known-as-a-boxing set, here is a boxer-from-what-is-primarily-known-as-a-baseball-set. Turkey Reds must be the most aesthetically pleasing boxing cards printed yet. Not rare at all, but some of my favorites to pick up

[G1911]

It's all about the backs

[Exhibitman]

Love it! Bust some more! As for me, I'm so friggin' lazy I just buy 'em raw and save myself the work:



Another El Rey series specimen:

[Marslife]

Nice Tolstoi Score GMan!

upgraded my Johnson:

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[G1911]

Originally Posted by Marslife

Nice Tolstoi Score GMan!

upgraded my Johnson:

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Beautiful, my friend! I strongly regret not picking up a T227 Johnson a few years ago, before this set took off a bit. The artwork is better than any non-Turkey Red T cards

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Love it! Bust some more! As for me, I'm so friggin' lazy I just buy 'em raw and save myself the work:

Interesting. I've seen the one with just the two kids, but never with the fella in the middle. Do we know who that is?

[Exhibitman]

Best research is it is HOFer Paddy (not Patsey) Duffy. Note that Wikipedia and Cyberboxing Zone both show Patsey Duffy's N29 image.

[G1911]

From a very kind board member for my e79 set. The Gans/Nelson is a personal favorite, referencing their classic 42 round 1906 battle

[buchner]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

Interesting. I've seen the one with just the two kids, but never with the fella in the middle. Do we know who that is?

Its Cal McCarthy (1869-1895) Featherweight Champ.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by buchner

Its Cal McCarthy (1869-1895) Featherweight Champ.

How'd we get to that determination? I'd like to include it in the 11th edition.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by buchner

Its Cal McCarthy (1869-1895) Featherweight Champ.

John's right. The cabinet and the N692 are clearly the same guy. Glad we solved that mystery 150 years after the fact!